September 21, 2012 China to exploit global warming for Arctic mineral riches Cash-flush China is intent on seizing its share of the oil and mineral bounty made available by the melting of the Arctic ice cap.
September 20, 2012 India’s Crisis: a catalyst for change? Engines of the world economy. That was the moniker analysts gave to the world’s largest emerging economies not too long ago.
September 20, 2012 Polyus Gold, Norilsk Nickel signal interest in Kyrgyzstan’s gold Russia's Polyus Gold and Norilsk Nickel have expressed interest in developing gold reserves in Kyrgyzstan, a Russian official said.
September 20, 2012 Centerra Gold secures regulatory approval for mine in Mongolia Centerra Gold Inc. announced that its Boroo mine, located in Mongolia, has received regulatory approval for its mine plan for the heap leach facility and therefore now has all required…
September 20, 2012 Milling to resume at Centerra Gold’s Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan following planned shutdown Centerra Gold Inc. announced today that the mill at the Kumtor mine resumed operation on September 18, 2012 following a planned seven-week shutdown.
September 20, 2012 Freeport asked to up Indonesian royalties to 10% Freeport currently pays 3.5% for mining copper in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, and 1% for gold.
September 20, 2012 Canpotex secures potash demand from Indonesia North American potash selling consortium, Canpotex, will be shipping larger amounts of the fertilizer to Indonesia after the five-year potash supply deal signed Tuesday between the offshore selling agency and…
September 19, 2012 Rio Tinto bets on India to revive its ailing diamond business Mining giant Rio Tinto has decided to target the Indian marriage gifting market with its “Nazrana” brand of gem-based jewellery in an effort to boost its depressed division.
September 19, 2012 Centerra Gold Boroo mine in Mongolia resumes heap leach operations Canadian Centerra Gold said Wednesday that its Boroo open-pit gold mine, located in Mongolia, has received regulatory approval for its heap leach facility, allowing the company to resume operations at…
September 18, 2012 Islands dispute: Why China won’t use rare earths against Japan Rare earths are much less of a trade weapon in Chinese hands than in the past.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
