September 21, 2012 Xstrata gets an extra week to decide on Glencore merger Diversified miner Xstrata (LON:XTA) and commodities trader Glencore International (LON:GLEN) have now until October 1 to decided on the $36 billion lauded merger.
September 21, 2012 Oyu Tolgoi ready to lift the curtain, but someone has to turn on the lights Rio Tinto’s flagship $5.2 billion copper-gold Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia near the Chinese border – one of the biggest mining projects in the world – is practically ready to…
September 21, 2012 China’s 2nd biggest gold miner pursues Australia’s Focus as domestic demand augments China's Shandong Gold Group has agreed to purchase 51% of Australian gold miner Focus Metals (ASX:FML) as Chinese appetite for the precious metal intensifies.
September 21, 2012 China to exploit global warming for Arctic mineral riches Cash-flush China is intent on seizing its share of the oil and mineral bounty made available by the melting of the Arctic ice cap.
September 20, 2012 Now on! Rare earth clearance sale Talk of a bottom in rare earth prices seems premature as China's magnet factories run at 40% capacity.
September 20, 2012 No surprises expected as Nexen shareholders vote on CNOOC takeover Despite the controversy generated by China National Offshore Oil Corp's proposed $15.1 billion takeover of Canadian oil producer Nexen, Thursday’s shareholders vote is seen by industry experts as a mere…
September 18, 2012 China bulls chase iron ore 25% higher in just two weeks The rally in iron ore has spilled over into shipping.
September 18, 2012 Islands dispute: Why China won’t use rare earths against Japan Rare earths are much less of a trade weapon in Chinese hands than in the past.
September 17, 2012 Iron ore rebound continues Iron ore has been under pressure this quarter as China's steel industry struggles with rising inventories, overcapacity and overproduction.
September 17, 2012 Silvercorp shares down on police probe A strong run-up in Vancouver-based Silvercorp's stock came to a halt on Monday.
Viridis targets US, Europe rare earth deals amid China pushback The negotiations include setting a minimum price for output from Viridis’s $360 million Colossus project in the state of Minas Gerais. January 19, 2026 | 12:27 pm
