This 50-year chart shows just how undervalued commodities are

"If there were UN observers here this would be regarded as an unfair election.''

Demand in China is surging, but India is desperate for foreign currency and could start dumping ore on the spot market.

Rio has opened its doors to about 100 carefully selected gem enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who will view the 64 diamonds of this year's tender.

Investors want more returns, less project spending.

"He's gonna need the persuasive skills of someone like Henry Kissinger."

Novo is focused on its Beatons Creek Paleoplacer Gold Project in Western Australia.

"Australia is once more open for business."

Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.

World total of 52,000 metric tons.