February 15, 2013 The worst mining deal ever: Rio Tinto buying Alcan for $38.1B Rio Tinto paid a 65% premium.
February 15, 2013 China, Ghana gold production spike, others fall The top 10 gold producing countries mined out 1,799 tonnes of the precious metal which is 2% more than in 2011.
February 14, 2013 CHART: China will grow at 8% for the next 18 years All the Chinese have to do is emulate South Korea.
February 14, 2013 Beijing’s pollution alarms neighbours Causes and solutions to the situation in China.
February 14, 2013 World gold demand falls in 2012 for first time in three years The World Gold Council predicts consumption of the precious metal should be steady this year, although unlikely to reach the high levels seen in the worst of the financial crisis.
February 14, 2013 Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.
February 13, 2013 U.S. approves $15.1 billion CNOOC-Nexen deal Canadian oil and gas company Nexen’s shares climbed over 2% after the announcement.
February 12, 2013 China’s investment in Canadian base metals to grow: ambassador China to invest more in Canadian copper, lead, zinc.
February 12, 2013 Russia could overtake Australia, China and US in gold production by 2015 Russia may become world's no. 3 gold miner.
February 11, 2013 Russia is now the world’s main gold buyer The amount of gold acquired almost triples the weight of the Statue of Liberty.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
