January 10, 2013 China’s ravenous for iron ore, copper and oil The country's iron ore imports in 2012 totalled $95.6 billion, 8.4% higher than the previous year.
January 10, 2013 Japan to scour the bottom of the Pacific for rare earth deposits Scientists from Japan plan to search the floor of the Pacific Ocean for rare earth deposits in bid to reduce the nation's dependence on China for the key industrial materials
January 10, 2013 Chinese snatch up St. Barbara’s gold Wave of overseas acquisitions by Middle Kingdom miners continues unabated
January 10, 2013 China’s copper imports could fall 17% in 2013 That's because domestic miners are quickly ramping up production.
January 10, 2013 Is this iron ore’s new normal? Rio cancels tender over lowball bids Trying to make the most of soaring prices.
January 9, 2013 Canada’s Eldorado Gold to spend almost $100 million on exploration in 2013 The Vancouver-based miner posted its 2012 results Wednesday.
January 9, 2013 Alcoa opens Q4 earnings season on a positive note Company expects aluminum demand to increase 7% this year
January 9, 2013 Chinese miners hunt for gold overseas on expectations of bullion price gains Tianjin China Mining Conference highlights overseas acquisitions rush
January 9, 2013 Nautilus Minerals receives unsolicited bid Nautilus says it has had no contact with Bailey and is seeking more information about the bid.
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