Teck to lay off workers, cut spending as US-China trade war weighs on profit

Gold will average $1,853/oz

Chinese enterprises are turning to "urban mining" to satisfy the country's voracious appetite for metals

China is about to set a record year for outbound M&A, especially if the impending $15.1 billion CNOOC - Nexen deal sees the light before the end of 2012. So where and how much is China investing these days? Firmex came up with a great infographic that explains it all.

China's economic ascent created a spot market for iron ore and huge price fluctuations

Flood triggered when miners drilled into closed pit

India bought less than in 2011, while rate of growth in China was cut in half.

It's all good 'till 2030.

After months of polemic and legal battles, Australian rare earths miner Lynas (ASX:LYC) has finally begun production at its Malaysian processing plant following a recent court triumph.

Burmese opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner vows to find a peaceful solution to dispute