Centerra mine’s future up in the air as Kyrgyzstan to review deal

Since 2007, China's demand for gold has risen 27% per year.

Yet remains upbeat about iron ore and green shoots in China's economy

International copper miner gains over 17% following rejection of second takeover bid

The value of Canadian mining and metals deals dropped a dramatic 43% for the first nine months of 2012, revealed Wednesday the latest report by Ernst & Young.

The World Gold Council (WGC) expects India’s total demand for the yellow shiny metal in 2012 to be nearly 19% lower in 2012 than last year, mainly due to low consumption during first two quarters.

Mining and metals companies saw expenditures reach over $140 billion in 2012, but a study published Wednesday by consultants at Accenture (NYSE: ACN) indicates the sum could have been considerably lower.

Company closes at 50 cents on Tuesday

Canada’s Barrick Gold (NYSE, TSX: ABX) will invest about $2 billion in Argentina next year mainly to advance construction at its massive Pascua-Lama gold-silver project, straddling the border with Chile.

The precious metal's prospects will rise on its indispensable role in renewable energies