Chalco ships first cargo from Guinea bauxite project

Russia may become world's no. 3 gold miner.

The amount of gold acquired almost triples the weight of the Statue of Liberty.

"Impulsive" newly elected local governments over-invest in large infrastructure projects in China. Like this 42km long bridge.

The world's coal exporters rejoice.

Bill Gross, Jim Rogers and Ron Paul lead a growing chorus of QE criticism

Increase comes on top of record 2012.

B.C Jobs Minister shifts position on HD Mining temporary foreign worker controversy.

Imminent launch of Chinese gold-backed ETF could make 834 tonnes per year look small.

Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.