Gold could be the panacea for global banking woes: Sprott "China may have already cornered most of the world’s physical gold supply." Marc Howe | November 30, 2012 | 12:04 am
Burmese police break up copper mine protests with flare guns, dozens injured by camp fires Police resort to use of water cannons and flare guns Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 4:48 am
BHP chairman confirms succession planning for Klopper’s position as CEO Company could recruit candidates from outside mining industry Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 4:22 am
Obama’s preferred candidate for secretary of state holds major stakes in Canadian oil Major stake in TransCanada could scupper her chances as head of US State Department Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 3:46 am
Rio to slash spending by more than AUD$5 billion Yet remains upbeat about iron ore and green shoots in China's economy Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 1:59 am
Inmet shares surge after spurning takeover bid from First Quantum International copper miner gains over 17% following rejection of second takeover bid Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 12:04 am
Silver is a better buy than gold: Leeb The precious metal's prospects will rise on its indispensable role in renewable energies Marc Howe | November 28, 2012 | 3:38 am
Wuhan Iron and Steel to raise USD$2.4 billion for purchase of iron ore assets Move will diminish dependency upon external iron ore sources Marc Howe | November 28, 2012 | 3:11 am
China plans to further liberalize domestic coal market State Council expected to approve cancellation of annual coal contract system within weeks Marc Howe | November 28, 2012 | 2:52 am
Diamond buyers can find ethical options beyond Canada African nations join Canada in promoting the sale of "fair trade" gemstones Marc Howe | November 28, 2012 | 1:19 am
Japanese to invest in gold en masse:Bryan Central bank efforts to weaken yen will spur gold demand Marc Howe | November 27, 2012 | 4:20 am
Burma keeps copper project running as government ‘afraid of China’ Senior minister says copper mine closure could trigger Chinese interference in Burma's domestic affairs Marc Howe | November 27, 2012 | 3:38 am