Oil majors’ costs have risen 66% since 2011

Freight rates for iron-ore carrying vessels are up an astonishing 67% since end of August.

Additional construction required for safety reasons.

The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven reserves of both oil and natural gas.

Investors want more returns, less project spending.

"He's gonna need the persuasive skills of someone like Henry Kissinger."

CVM is is investigating whether Batista and five other executives of the petroleum firm broke market rules regulating the disclosure of information.

Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.

Aninoasa coal mine closed in 2006 leading the way to economic ruin.

Findings include a bus-sized crocodile and a three-meter pelican.