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China’s alleged intentions to mine Antarctica spark global debate

New evidence has emerged of China's interest in digging for oil, gas a minerals in the frozen continent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2015 | 12:25 pm

BHP breaks production records, but copper output drops

World number one miner BHP Billiton achieved record production for eight operations and five commodities over the last six months.

Frik Els | January 21, 2015 | 12:05 am

Glencore likely to slash spending on coal, oil — HSBC

The global miner and commodities has estimated spending on oil projects for this year and next of $2 billion and $1 billion on coal expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 4:11 pm

Which commodity horses will be up and which down on Joe Reagor’s merry-go-round?

Metals are like horses in a merry-go-round, believes Joe Reagor of ROTH Capital—as some rise, others fall.

The Mining Report | January 20, 2015 | 3:58 pm

Rio Tinto digging up more iron ore despite slumping prices

The world’s second largest iron ore miner is targeting a 18% output increase this year, adding to a mounting global glut that has driven down the commodity price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 11:00 am

Taseko, Wilderness Committee square off in court

Wilderness Committee is in court this week defending itself against a defamation suit over the New Prosperity Mine.

Business in Vancouver | January 20, 2015 | 5:30 am

Turquoise Hill output at higher end of target

Higher grades boost fourth quarter production despite concentrator fire at Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia.

Frik Els | January 19, 2015 | 7:33 pm

Antofagasta buys Canada’s Duluth Metals, warns lower margins ahead as copper falls

With Duluht’s acquisition, Antofagasta takes control of the Twin Metals project, located in north-eastern Minnesota, which is set to become its first operation outside Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2015 | 4:58 pm

Eric Coffin: is market sentiment shifting to gold?

So where do investors go looking for returns? Eric Coffin suggests gold, both bullion and stocks.

The Gold Report | January 19, 2015 | 4:39 pm

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