February 24, 2013

Coal deaths drop by one-third says China’s statistics bureau

The use of gold and silver in jewelry was up 16%.

February 24, 2013

My best and worst decision: outgoing BHP Billiton’s Marius Kloppers

It was alumina, not aluminum

February 23, 2013

Tiger Realm Coal completes A$21.2 million placement for far eastern Russia coal projects

Eight days shipping to North Asian markets

February 21, 2013

Canadian mining deal value and volume down 37%, 19% in 2012: Ernst & Young

Canada maintains high stake in global M&A activity, suffers a difficult 2012.

February 21, 2013

China plans to tax carbon emissions

The government will also levy more fees against coal and water, although it has not said when the new measures will be implemented.

February 21, 2013

If the Shanghai Composite Index is a leading indicator, watch out!

Export-oriented provinces in the Chinese economy have turned pessimistic.

February 20, 2013

Iron ore price at 16-month high as Chinese stockpiles drop to 3-year lows

China's steelmakers are restocking.

February 20, 2013

Beware the coming iron ore supply flood

China alone has 66 iron ore mines under construction adding 435 million tonnes a year.

February 20, 2013

China killing gold mining competition

China, Russia, Canada and Ghana increased their output.

February 20, 2013

Where is the value in Canadian iron ore?

No-rail advantage puts Oceanic’s Hopes Advance project before Asian steelmakers for potential partnership.