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China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year

The total value of overseas mergers and acquisitions pursued by Middle Kingdom's mining and metals players has surged this year according to sector experts from Ernst & Young Global.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 6:21 am

BHP on the search for Kloppers’ successor

The world's biggest mining company has announced that it has embarked upon the search for a successor to Marius Kloppers as the South African approaches his sixth year as BHP's CEO.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 2:44 am

Gold and silver deposits found in Kingdom of Tonga’s waters

Nautlius Minerals (TSX:AIM) says it has found two rich deposits of gold and silver within the waters of Tonga's exclusive economic zone.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 2:15 am

Russian government allows foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields

The Russian government is considering allowing foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields, through the adoption of amendments on the currently existing federal law “On Subsoils”, which regulates the development of the minefields in Russia.

ProEdge Wire | November 6, 2012 | 6:53 pm

Australian miners take battle against tax to High Court

The Australian resources sector has taken its battle against the Gillard government's contentious new mining tax to the nation's High Court.

Marc Howe | November 6, 2012 | 12:02 am

Mining’s new age of austerity will hurt consumers

Shareholders will celebrate as lower supply boosts prices and profits, but consumers of metal and minerals will be hard hit.

Frik Els | November 5, 2012 | 8:14 pm

Rio Tinto to Oyu Tolgoi mine: Let there be light

After months of difficulties, Rio Tinto’s (LON:RIO) flagship Mongolian copper-gold mine, Oyu Tolgoi, will start producing early next year as the giant miner has finally solved the issue of power supply from next-door China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2012 | 4:52 pm

Mining industry eschews mega projects to boost shareholder returns at consumers’ expense

Mining executives have given a clear indication that they plan to slash capital spending and reduce supply in order to improve shareholder returns at the expense of consumers.

Marc Howe | November 5, 2012 | 4:36 am

Silver nano-particles used to make HIV-resistant super-prophylactic

Canadian scientists claim that silver nano-particles could be used to fashion a super-prophylactic capable of killing the HIV and herpes viruses as well as other STD's.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 2:50 am

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China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year

BHP on the search for Kloppers’ successor

Gold and silver deposits found in Kingdom of Tonga’s waters

Russian government allows foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields

Australian miners take battle against tax to High Court

Mining’s new age of austerity will hurt consumers

Rio Tinto to Oyu Tolgoi mine: Let there be light

Mining industry eschews mega projects to boost shareholder returns at consumers’ expense

Silver nano-particles used to make HIV-resistant super-prophylactic

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