December 4, 2012

The copper clash and the reclusive Russian billionaire

Russian billionaire Vladimir Iorich keeps a low profile, but has shown he’s ready to play for high stakes – as some shareholders in mining companies he covets have discovered.

December 4, 2012

Vale says iron ore derivatives market is in the works

China's economic ascent created a spot market for iron ore and huge price fluctuations

December 4, 2012

Ukraine crushed in $1.1billion fake gas deal

Certainly the folks at Gazprom are having a good snicker, reveling in the mockery that has been made of what should have been a landmark Ukraine-Spain gas deal that would…

December 4, 2012

There will not be enough silver to satisfy demand: Sprott

Sprott finally at liberty to discuss the silver market following the closure of his latest silver offering

December 4, 2012

Suncor slashes spending on oil sands growth by about a billion

Fate of Voyageur upgrader remains uncertain

December 4, 2012

Mine owner detained following deadly Chinese coal mine disaster

Flood triggered when miners drilled into closed pit

December 4, 2012

Canada delves into Arctic iron ore

The Canadian government has approved the construction of a huge open-pit iron ore mine above the Arctic circle in the country's northernmost territory of Nunavut.

December 3, 2012

Introducing the Union of Three of Mining’s Most Respected Names

RungePincockMinarco - As three of the best known leaders in our respective fields, our unification makes us the largest independent group of mining technical experts in the world.

December 3, 2012

Thomas Schulz is leaving Sandvik

Thomas Schulz has worked for Sandvik since 2001 and held various positions within the construction business.

December 3, 2012

Former mining minister in Kyrgyzstan arrested for embezzlement

Kyrgyzstan is one of the world's worst mining jurisdictions