November 16, 2012 Increased iron ore demand from china in the fourth quarter to help ease shipping industry’s oversupply Shipping stocks have struggled as oversupply and global economic uncertainties have continued to plague the industry.
November 15, 2012 Coal ship captain slapped with $25,000 fine for coral reef oil spill Second-in-charge sentenced to three months in prison
November 14, 2012 New study paints bleak picture for emerging iron ore producers The Big Three's share of the seaborne trade has fallen back to 57%, but the trend will reverse as capital dries up for emerging producers.
November 14, 2012 Majestic Gold reports fourth quarter 2012 gold production The Company expects gold production to increase during the next nine months toward the Company's goal of 100,000 ounces per year as Zhongjia commences to process the higher grade ore…
November 14, 2012 Iron ore taps 4-month peak following temporary closure of Chinese mines Shut down of mines prior to China's leadership transition leads to domestic output slump
November 14, 2012 China to dial up overseas uranium development Focus placed on Australia, Africa and Central Asia
November 14, 2012 China shores up African mining interests via agressive expansion Down Under Cathay Fortune and China-Africa Investment make hostile play for Discovery Metals' copper interests in Botswana
November 13, 2012 Chinese investors’ hunger for gold declines – ICBC The bank says trading enthusiasm for bullion has eased from the scorching rate of the last few years as investors have become wary of the price volatility.
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