February 8, 2013

China is going coal crazy: imports jump 56%

Increase comes on top of record 2012.

February 7, 2013

HD Mining favoured foreign workers over qualified Canadians: minister

B.C Jobs Minister shifts position on HD Mining temporary foreign worker controversy.

February 6, 2013

Does China still love gold?

Imports to the mainland from Hong Kong nearly doubled to an all-time high last year.

February 5, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Market intelligence Feb. 2013

A macro view of the markets highlighting changes in economic indicators, report relevant news stories, reveal commodity and financial trends.

February 5, 2013

Chinese gold imports nearly doubled in 2012. New ETF sets up blow-out 2013

Imminent launch of Chinese gold-backed ETF could make 834 tonnes per year look small.

February 5, 2013

Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report

Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.

February 5, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: The periodic table of smartphones

Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.

February 5, 2013

Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb

Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and…

February 5, 2013

Chinese rare earth company raided by Hong Kong authorities

China Mining Resources has revealed that its Hong Kong-based offices were raided by the Independent Commission Against Corruption on January 15 in relation to a recent botched acquisition bid.

February 1, 2013

Top 10 trends facing the mining industry

VIDEO: Deloitte's fifth annual global mining report on pressing issues and practical solutions to problems.