October 30, 2013 The Dalian effect? Benchmark iron ore price slides to 3-month low Impact of first ever domestic Chinese iron ore futures are being felt on pricing of the steelmaking raw material.
October 30, 2013 BHP pledges $500k to Australian communities impacted by bushfires The company will also commit two dollars for every one dollar donated by its employees.
October 29, 2013 Most of the 800 junior miners listed on the ASX are worthless— Rick Rule Rule’s words echo several recent reports that paint a grim outlook for juniors everywhere.
October 29, 2013 Barrick’s height of hard luck: huge lake appears at one of its biggest Aussie mines The miner faces extra-costs caused by unusual factors, such as venomous snakes, shellfish traps and submerged fence posts by its Lake Cowal gold mine in Australia.
October 29, 2013 Gold mining: Is Turkey a model country? Gold production from Turkey is expected to rise to 36 tons in 2013 from 29.5 tons in 2012.
October 28, 2013 Western Australia gov says yes to fracking "I strongly believe we can achieve this without compromising the environment or safety."
October 27, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: World’s gold producing countries China is the largest gold producing country with 370 metric tons.
October 25, 2013 Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation.
How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock? Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption. January 27, 2026 | 08:34 am