October 26, 2012 Chinese Premier’s $2.7 billion fortune thanks largely to his wife ‘the Queen of Diamonds’ – report Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has accumulated vast wealth during his time in power, but reports of his $2.7 billion fortune —and the influence of his wife, Zhang Beili, the "Queen…
October 26, 2012 Indonesian businessman warns foreigners of local investment perils A prominent Indonesian businessman has warned foreign miners of the perils of investing in his own country over the next two years due to new laws which curb overseas ownership.
October 25, 2012 Potash Corp profits plunge on drop in exports to China and India Potash Corp of Saskatchewan (TSX:POT) has seen third quarter earnings plunge 22% due to a sharp decline in exports of the key fertilizer ingredient to China and India.
October 25, 2012 Myanmar poised to become new mining Mecca for Chinese investors Chinese companies are seeking the wealth of mining opportunities that neighbouring Myanmar (ex-Burma) has to offer, as the country opens its economy to foreign investment after more than half a…
October 25, 2012 Asia needs global trade needs Asia Weakness in the developing world has had an ugly recent effect: vibrant Asian economies wilted over the summer months, and now face a less certain path in the months ahead.
October 24, 2012 Nautilus seabed mining project jeopardized again Canada-based Nautilus Minerals Inc. (TSX&LON:NUS) sank to fresh lows Wednesday in London, falling almost 5%, hit by the news of a Papua New Guinea’s landowners petition to the Government to…
October 24, 2012 Mongolia refuses to let Rio’s Aussie lawyer leave A 32-year-old Australian lawyer for a Rio subsidiary has been prevented from leaving Mongolia by local police following allegations of corruption.
October 23, 2012 Global gem industry unveils World Diamond Mark initiative The global diamond industry has announced the establishment of World Diamond Mark, an international non-profit marketing organization funded under the initiative of mid-tier players.
October 22, 2012 Gold climbs back on Indian demand Gold prices have enjoyed a partial recovery from the prior session's precipitous drop on anticipation of improved demand from India.
October 22, 2012 Queensland to rescind decades-long ban on uranium mining The Australian tropical state of Queensland has announced that a decades-long ban on uranium mining will soon be rescinded.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
