April 29, 2013

The ‘now or never moment’ for private equity in mining

"Interest from private equity in sector is the highest I have ever seen"

April 28, 2013

SLIDESHOW: Mining billionaires 2013

How the mighty have fallen.

April 28, 2013

Small victory for ‘marvelous’ 14m tonne Valemax fleet

China allowed one partially loaded Valemax to dock earlier in April, but carrying 400,000 tonnes of iron ore is still banned.

April 24, 2013

Gold price inches up on physical demand, weak German data

Gold is finding some stability above $1,400/oz.

April 24, 2013

China’s March iron ore imports from Australia rise

China imported 32.17 million mt of iron ore from Australia in March, up 12% year on year and up 27.5% from February.

April 23, 2013

New co-chairman expected to reverse Barrick’s ‘woeful’ performance

John Thornton is touted for "strategy" and "global perspective"

April 22, 2013

Barrick to sell three Australian gold mines

To help reduce $11 billion in debts.

April 22, 2013

Gold rush in India, China as price plummets

Retailers in both countries report huge sales boosts as consumers flock to stores.

April 19, 2013

Here we go again: copper headed to bear market land

The metal lost almost 7% this week.

April 19, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: The allure of green gemstones

Emeralds helped launch the career of the world's most famous jeweller.