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Iron ore, coking coal miners must start looking outside China for growth

Iron ore and coking coal prices hover at 6-month lows on Wednesday as Chinese steel prices approach record lows and forecasts for output growth are slashed.

Frik Els | January 22, 2014 | 9:29 pm

Amanda Van Dyke: A dozen gold, copper, phosphate and uranium standouts

Investors should worry less about the right balance of specific commodities and more about the right mix of early-stage, development-stage and producing companies.

The Mining Report | January 21, 2014 | 9:04 pm

Mining strikes coming to S. Africa may cause permanent damage to industry

Labour action would halt production at the world's top three platinum producers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2014 | 3:54 pm

Report: China may use influence to soften Indonesia’s nickel ore ban

The reaction of the nickel price has been subdued and a new report suggests China may enter the political fray in Indonesia to protect its steel industry.

Frik Els | January 20, 2014 | 8:57 pm

Canada, Australia, the US topped list of countries with most significant drill results in 2013

More than 55% of last year's exploration projects were located in these countries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2014 | 2:20 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: Thirsty energy

Here's how interdependent energy and water are.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 19, 2014 | 10:27 pm

Indian officials scrutinize travelers to pin down ‘organised gang’ of importers

Financial documents of non-resident Indians traveling to India are being scrutinized in order to see if they're being paid by gold traders to bring in the goods.

Ana Komnenic | January 19, 2014 | 10:06 pm