August 27, 2012

India takes its coal mines back

India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday the government has already initiated the process of cancelling mines to companies that failed to develop them.

August 26, 2012

Indian iron ore mining mess – Belekeri illegal export much higher

Bangalore Mirror reported that the details in the Central Empowered Committee’s report on illegal mining could well be just a little ripple […]

August 26, 2012

Iron Ore-Slump extends; ore below $100, Shanghai rebar at record low

Shanghai steel futures stretched their losing streak to a 10th day on Friday, hitting a record low and giving steel producers more […]

August 25, 2012

The toll from mining tin

BusinessWeek profile the horrific conditions in Indonesian tin mines, where largely destitute miners extract ore with shovels and picks.

August 24, 2012

India’s Supreme Court raps Karnataka for illegal iron ore export‎

“Shocked” over the magnitude of alleged illegal iron ore exports by private companies in southern India, the country’s Supreme Court said it wants to explore the possibility of punishing the…

August 24, 2012

Philex’s tailings dam failings highlight ineptitude of corporate legal team

Adverse publicity surrounding the failings of Philex Mining's (PX:PM) tailings dams in the Philippines attest more to the shortcomings of its corporate legal team more than poor operating standards in…

August 23, 2012

Worrying: China’s purchasing manager index at nine-month low

Another sign of a slowing China was released today HSBC Flash China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 47.8, a nine-month low. […]

August 22, 2012

China’s oil giant cuts dividends to afford Nexen

Even Chinese oil giants have to pinch pennies when making a $15 billion bid

August 20, 2012

A gold backing for China’s renminbi?

Some central bankers may be listening to Ron Paul after all.

August 20, 2012

Philippine miners duck taxes by selling gold on the black market

Philippine gold production dropped by over half, but the reduction may have more to do with tax policy than actual output.