December 17, 2012

Iron ore surge continues – now up 51% from September lows

Stockpiles at Chinese ports have shrunk more than 26%.

December 17, 2012

China slashes rare earth mining rights in half

China seeks to strengthen pricing ability on rare earth market

December 16, 2012

Chinese acquire controlling stake in Namibian copper mine with AUD$30m investment

Heilongjiang Heilong and West Minerals set to obtain controlling stake in Australia's International Base Metals

December 15, 2012

Chinese investors make foray into Alaskan mining

A Chinese fund has contributed $3 million in financing to explorations for copper, gold, zinc and silver at two project sites in Alaska

December 14, 2012

PetroChina to develop shale gas in Alberta via partnership with Encana

Deal should be exempt from Harper's new foreign investment rules due to PetroChina's minority stake

December 14, 2012

China’s influence on the global silver market has surged since the turn of the century

Middle Kingdom set to become world's second biggest producer of the precious metal

December 14, 2012

Fantastic mining facts for the festive season

Mining IQ has published its 4th edition of the Weird and Wonderful World of Mining just in time for Christmas

December 14, 2012

Mundoro receives approval for two additional exploration licenses and provides update on Serbia exploration program

Mundoro Capital reports approval for two additional exploration licenses and provides update on Serbia exploration program.

December 13, 2012

China playing a major role in global silver market

China's role in the global silver market has dramatically changed over the past decade. Once a small player in the global market, China today is the world's leading market for…

December 13, 2012

Coal-hungry Chinese buy out Australian pastoral clans

Chinese investment drive leaves pastoral community divided