October 15, 2011 Price of Indian iron ore falls 12% in China Despite bans on export of iron ore from India, the price of the steelmaking ingredient has fallen in China. Business Standard reports that the price of iron ore originating from…
October 15, 2011 Perry vows to unleash US potential to be ‘Saudi Arabia of coal’ Fading Republican 2012 candidate Rick Perry pledged Friday to unleash a new economic boom by throwing open land and seas to oil drilling and tapping America's status as the “Saudi…
October 15, 2011 Gold gains $40 during week as US dollar dips The price of gold rose sharply this week, adding over US$40 to end Friday’s session at US$1,679 per ounce. Demand for the yellow metal was driven by weakness in the…
October 15, 2011 Eastern Inner Mongolia coal output to surge in next 5 yrs Coal production in the eastern part of Inner Mongolia is estimated to increase substantially in the 12th Five-Year Plan Period, according to the relevant government authority.
October 15, 2011 Huge rare earths potential in Afghanistan; security issues remain As the U.S.-led Afghan campaign lurches into its second decade, the country's vast untapped mineralogical resources are again emerging in the Western media, seemingly underpinning the benefits of International Security…
October 15, 2011 Latest COMEX futures: bullish trend on gold, bearish on copper The latest CFTC figures show an increase in bullish bets on gold by money managers, but copper at highest short position for over 2 years. Money managers, including hedge funds…
October 15, 2011 Coal mining’s human cost examined The human cost of coal mining and the price paid by miners in sickness, injury and disability is being studied in a new £1m research project. Findings from the five-year…
October 14, 2011 12 years, 7 CEOs and $500 million later Europe’s largest mine may finally get built Europe's biggest mining project may be approaching the finish line after a dozen years of opposition and delays, and could enter its final stage late next year, a Rosia Montana…
October 14, 2011 California leads the way in gold and silver sales on eBay After launching its eBay bullion center in May, the online retailer published a handy infographic this summer to look at buying trends. Looking at absolute number of items sold, California…
October 14, 2011 Walter Energy jumps on hopes BHP’s US buying spree will continue In play Walter Energy (NYSE: WLT) jumped higher by more than 7% in pre-market trading to over $80/share after the UK's Independent newspaper reported that Anglo American (LON:AAL) and BHP…
Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline The world's No.2 producer introduced the policy last year to diversify its economy after decades of raw‑ore exports. February 11, 2026 | 11:59 am
