September 24, 2013

China grabs a 12.5% stake in potash leader Uralkali

To secure a steady supply in a market shaken by the fresh breakup of the Russia-Belarus oligopoly.

September 21, 2013

Innovative extraction method could make magnesium the new superhero in fuel efficiency

US lab working on new method to extract magnesium from seawater.

September 20, 2013

Afghanistan’s $1 trillion mining dream is fading

China wants to undo a multi-billion dollar agreement.

September 19, 2013

China to publicly shame biggest polluters

In an effort to tackle deadly air pollution, the country will compile monthly lists of top polluters.

September 19, 2013

$35 million expected for this egg size ‘perfect’ white diamond

The flawless 118-carat white gem goes under Sotheby’s hammer in Hong Kong on Oct. 7

September 19, 2013

Australia’s largest open cut zinc mine closing in 2016

Remediation at Century, the world’s third largest open cut zinc mine, is expected to take 120 years.

September 18, 2013

Rio and Chalco abandon bid for $20bn bauxite deposit in Australia

The move surprised investors, especially since Chalco had previously held the lease and was willing to develop the resource.

September 18, 2013

The perfect storm that’s going to make diamonds more expensive – an interview with Paul Zimnisky

Founder of the world's first diamond and gemstone ETF tells MINING.com why he's so confident in diamonds.

September 16, 2013

Five Chinese miners die from poison gas in Hunan

Rescue attempt gone bad.

September 16, 2013

Five men trapped in China mine flood

Rescuers had not located the workers by early morning Monday.