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Chinese firms go hunting for gold mines overseas

China hosts less than 5% of the world's known gold reserves, while domestic mines are often readily exhausted.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 2:26 pm

Iron ore price surges 4%

Rally in steelmaking ingredient gathers steam.

Frik Els | June 4, 2013 | 1:20 pm

Glencore Xstrata McArthur River mine expansion plan approved

It will make the McArthur River Mine the largest zinc resource in the world.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 1:20 pm

Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector

Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 7:24 pm

Glencore Xstrata and Indian firms eye Rio’s $10bn assets for sale

Sale is part of CEO Sam Walsh’s plans to reduce operating costs by $5 billion over the next two years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 1:13 pm

Glencore Xstrata and Blackstone eye Rio Tinto’s stake in Iron Ore Company of Canada

Rio trying to sell its 59% stake.

MINING.com Editor | June 2, 2013 | 11:10 pm

Opals would make Martians feel at home in Australia: study

Australia produces 95% of the world's opals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2013 | 4:41 pm

Numbers don’t lie: Aussie capex drops, mining boom is over

Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2013 | 4:04 pm

Iron ore prices hit seven-month low, Aussie miners affected

Drop has prompted investors to exit pure-play stocks, such as Fortescue Metals Group.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2013 | 2:36 pm

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