January 11, 2013 Argyle’s rare pink diamonds captivate audiences in India’s Pink City Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle pink diamonds are the focus of celebrations in Jaipur, capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
January 11, 2013 Potash prices dive in 2012 on faltering demand from Asian farms China and India resort to alternatives following 10-fold rise in potash prices last decade
January 10, 2013 Potash junior shoots up after inking Indian deal Karnalyte wants to be independent Saskatchewan player.
January 10, 2013 Canada Lithium Signs Off-take Agreement with Marubeni for up to 5,000 tonnes per year of Lithium Carbonate It has signed a three-year distributorship agreement with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan's largest commodities trading companies.
January 10, 2013 Japan to scour the bottom of the Pacific for rare earth deposits Scientists from Japan plan to search the floor of the Pacific Ocean for rare earth deposits in bid to reduce the nation's dependence on China for the key industrial materials
January 9, 2013 Miners warned about Myanmar, Tajikistan and Bolivia investments These aren't the only countries facing creeping nationalization
January 9, 2013 Chinese miners hunt for gold overseas on expectations of bullion price gains Tianjin China Mining Conference highlights overseas acquisitions rush
January 9, 2013 Nautilus Minerals receives unsolicited bid Nautilus says it has had no contact with Bailey and is seeking more information about the bid.
January 8, 2013 China sets eyes on thorium for ‘clean’ nuclear power generation if they manage to crack thorium, the world will need less oil, coal, and gas than feared.
January 7, 2013 Exploration must eradicate poverty in India Natural resources are underutilized and could provide more opportunities
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
