November 7, 2014

SEC probes Joy Global over acquisition of Chinese firm

The SEC is looking into Joy's acquisition of International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd of China for about $1 billion and related accounting matters.

November 7, 2014

ICE wins race to run the London gold fix

Bids and offers will be published in real time and the price updated every 30 seconds.

November 7, 2014

Mongolia-based miners in limbo after premier ousted

What happens next is critical say mining companies currently operating in the country.

November 6, 2014

Iron ore price drops to $75

Benchmark 62% iron content ore hits fresh five-and-half-year low, but high-quality lump prices rise again to $89 a tonne.

November 6, 2014

Deep-sea miner Nautilus to charter ship as floating base

The ship will accommodate as many as 180 people and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2017.

November 5, 2014

Chinese bidders line up for Eldorado Gold mines

Vancouver-based firm's three Chinese mines could fetch up to $1.5 billion ahead of a Hong Kong listing.

November 5, 2014

How the Rare Earth Market Could Be Fixed

China's geology, cost structure and disregard for environmental degradation have led to rare earth world domination. But the landscape is changing.

November 5, 2014

Chinese unmoved by gold price drop, see it cheaper still

Even with gold prices dropping to near 4-year lows, buyers in China - the world's leading market - aren't tempted, suggesting prices have further to fall.

November 4, 2014

Iron ore price falls to 64-month low

Fresh Chinese weakness pushes iron ore price to lowest since June 2009, but rising premiums for high-quality lump imports offers some hope.

November 3, 2014

Mick the Miner in talks to buy Anglo’s assets, no deal tabled

Sources close to X2 Resources, Davis' new company, have cast doubts on reports that the firm had made an offer.