November 5, 2013

Iron ore price starts November with a bang

Iron ore price is up 3% over two sessions as global steel output picks up pace.

November 4, 2013

Australia’s mining slowdown will set off ‘wave of consolidation’

New report predicts Australian mining sector growth to fall sharply through 2017 and pressure of weakening mineral prices will spark industry consolidation.

November 4, 2013

China 2013 gold production pegged at 430 tonnes

Consumption to exceed 1,000 tonnes.

November 4, 2013

CORRECTION: Jim Rogers responds to MINING.com about class A shares purchase story

"I explained over and over that I do NOT buy A shares when I invest in China!"

November 4, 2013

China moves toward new stage of mining sector openness

"When the Chinese government says they are going to do something, it can really be done quickly."

November 3, 2013

Embrace nuclear energy: Climate scientists to environmental groups

Wind and solar power won't be enough to prevent extreme climate change, top climate scientists say in open letter to environmental groups.

November 3, 2013

First signs of a slow down in global CO2 emissions

The rate at which CO2 emissions are rising has slowed, although total emissions reached a record high in 2012.

November 1, 2013

BHP miners rescued, Chinese still trapped

Both mines will remain closed until security probes are complete.

November 1, 2013

Ghana officials nab 43 more illegal miners

At its peak, illegal mining in Ghana involved an estimated 50,000 Chinese nationals.

October 31, 2013

Hawkish Fed, weak Chinese demand sink gold price

Heavy selling saw gold give up $28 an ounce on Thursday after the Fed hinted its easy money program may be ending sooner than thought and Chinese premium buyers exited…