March 23, 2012 Doug Casey: “It’s a dead-man-walking economy” In an interview with Louis James, the inimitable Doug Casey throws cold water on those celebrating the economic recovery.
March 23, 2012 Gold Fields acquires stake in Philippine mining project Gold Fields has purchased a 40% stake in the gold-copper far Southeast project in the northern part of Luzon, Philippines.
March 23, 2012 Botswana Diamonds releases sparkling interim results London-listed diamond junior Botswana Diamonds (LON:BOD) forecasts a cheerful future for the diamond market, despite it sliding into the red in the six months to the end of December with…
March 23, 2012 Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico the top five mining projects’ destinations In its annual ranking of countries in terms of political risks for mining investment, the mineral industry advisory firm Behre Dolbear, has ranked Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico as…
March 23, 2012 Aussie miners find Latin love Australian miners are setting up in remote outback areas in a land enjoying a resources boom - Chile.
March 23, 2012 China on the prowl for mining investments in Africa, S.America and Asia Chinese investors are turning their focus to emerging economies as they look to expand their demand for commodities and switching away from Australia and Canada, which are getting too expensive.
March 23, 2012 India wants to truck Afghan ore through Pakistan India is hoping to bury the hatchet with its historical rival Pakistan, at least enough for both sides to benefit from a massive iron ore deposit in Afghanistan.
March 23, 2012 Breakdown: All the gold price indicators now point down “Sentiment towards gold is as low as it has been for many years, possibly since the rally started. ... For virtually the first time this cycle, buying gold is a…
March 22, 2012 Tata Group looking to partner with South African coal miner The Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate, is said to be investigating a joint venture with South African coal producer Increase Coal.
March 22, 2012 India’s new tax measures may impact global diamond demand With diamond jewelry demand booming in India, the phenomenal rise of domestic consumption has somewhat compensated for the decline in diamond jewelry demand in the traditional markets, especially the United…
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
