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.
February 9, 2013 Chinese bank calls $1.6 trillion local government debt a timebomb "Impulsive" newly elected local governments over-invest in large infrastructure projects in China. Like this 42km long bridge.
February 9, 2013 Criticism of ‘quantitative easing’ intensifies ahead of G20 meeting Bill Gross, Jim Rogers and Ron Paul lead a growing chorus of QE criticism
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
