Copper supply deal signals tightest market since the supercycle

The Canadian miner that is bringing in hundreds of miners from China to work on a northern B.C. coal operation is refusing to release its files on the temporary work permits it obtained from the federal government.

From 50-million year old fossils in diamond mines to the use of gamma rays to find precious gems

Leading international relations expert says open warfare could break out between China and Japan next year

Many gold analysts are forecasting much higher gold prices in 2013.

Deal is the biggest transaction of its type for a mid-tier gold miner in recent years

After a 32% decline in steam coal prices since January, things are looking up for 2013.

State-owned company to shut its Perth office and withdraw most of its staff

Brutal crackdown triggers hundreds of Buddhist-led rallies

Here are some of the other startling highlights from the IEA’s Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2012 Factsheet.