January 12, 2016 Feeling abandoned, Saudi Arabia ups the ante Last week a major diplomatic crisis developed between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Saudi execution of Nimr al Nimr, a charismatic Shiite cleric and anti-Sunni political activist.
January 12, 2016 Centerra Gold exceeds 2015 production guidance and announces 2016 outlook Figures include 520,695 ounces of gold from the Kumtor mine, in the Kyrgyz Republic, and 16,226 ounces of gold from the Boroo mine, in Mongolia.
January 11, 2016 Endeavour Mining leaves the ASX, shares plummet It said the move reduces its administrative, compliance and legal expenses, which could no longer be justified given the low levels of trading on the ASX relative to Endeavour’s TSX…
January 11, 2016 The world’s northernmost mines They are all located in just three countries: Norway, Russia and Canada.
January 11, 2016 Copper prices falling like it’s 2009 The fresh collapse dragged main producers down, with BHP Billiton, the world’s largest miner, hitting a decade-low.
January 11, 2016 Canadian Oil Sands claims victory over Suncor’s hostile takeover attempt The company is asking Suncor to disclose details of how shareholders reacted to its bid before last week’s deadline had to be extended until Jan. 27.
January 11, 2016 Arch Coal files for bankruptcy amid decline of US sector Miner seeks to cut $4.5 billion in debt.
January 8, 2016 Top Chinese bank buys 1,500 tonne London gold vault Beijing's ICBC, the world's largest bank, is also applying to become a clearing member of the $5 trillion over the counter London bullion trade.
January 8, 2016 Diamond found at Arkansas Park expected to fetch $1 million The Esperanza Diamond, believed to be the most valuable precious rock ever discovered in the U.S., is now set into a custom-designed pendant.
January 8, 2016 India to end decades-old state monopoly on coal mining Delhi is hoping the measure will reduce the nation’s reliance on coal imports.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
