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China, US plan to phase down ‘super greenhouse gases’

Global phasedown of super greenhouse gases "could reduce carbon emissions by 90 gigatons by 2050."

MINING.com Editor | June 8, 2013 | 11:10 pm

Illegal Chinese miners caught in Ghana to be deported next week

Illegal mining by Chinese nationals has become an increasing source of contention and resentment for local Ghanaians.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2013 | 5:44 pm

BHP closes $1.63bn stake sale in Aussie gas venture to PetroChina

The news comes less than two months after operator Woodside shelved the project in its current form.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2013 | 1:29 pm

The last time Shanghai rebar traded this low iron ore was at $87

Steel yourself: 91% of Asia's steelmakers believe prices wil fall further from today's record lows.

Frik Els | June 6, 2013 | 11:10 pm

Illegal Chinese gold mine workers seized in Ghana

It's estimated that 50,000 illegal Chinese gold prospectors are currently operating in Ghana.

MINING.com Editor | June 5, 2013 | 11:27 pm

Blasted furnaces: Chinese steelmakers can’t be more bearish

The iron ore rally is holding for now, but struggling Chinese steelmakers now say the worst is yet to come.

Frik Els | June 5, 2013 | 7:24 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: Market intelligence for June 2013

Top 10 silver producing countries in 2012.

MINING.com Editor | June 5, 2013 | 6:09 pm

Marine experts demand Australia stop reef mine, ports plans

More than 150 scientists from 33 institutions signed a letter warning the Australian government of the mounting threats to the Great Barrier Reef from new coal ports and other industrial projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2013 | 2:47 pm

Falling commodity prices hit Aussie miners the hardest: profits fall 49%

The world's 40 largest miners announced a massive $45 billion in writedowns last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 6:38 pm

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