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Rio Tinto to Oyu Tolgoi mine: Let there be light

After months of difficulties, Rio Tinto’s (LON:RIO) flagship Mongolian copper-gold mine, Oyu Tolgoi, will start producing early next year as the giant miner has finally solved the issue of power supply from next-door China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2012 | 4:52 pm

China transforming into gold bullion superpower on the sly

As rumors fly that leading Western economies have exhausted their gold hoards, China has become the world's biggest gold producer while also discretely accumulating bullion reserves.

Marc Howe | November 5, 2012 | 12:02 am

Physicist claims China’s mysterious desert grids most likely mining related

An immense chessboard-like grid which mysteriously appeared in the deserts of China's Xinjiang province several years ago could be the result of exploratory surveys for nickel.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 1:30 am

China’s state-owned energy giants covet Canadian potash

Government documents reveal that two of China's biggest state-owned energy corporations have approached a Canadian federal minister to express their interest in acquiring stakes in the country's potash and fertilizer sectors.

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 3:02 am

Copper to rebound from 9-week low on Chinese home appliance sales

After hitting a 9-week in Friday trading copper is set to rebound on increased sales of home appliances on the Chinese market.

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 2:03 am

No need to panic over slip in gold prices: Lassonde

Pierre Lassonde, one of the most accomplished and informed veterans of the global mining industry, tells investors not to panic about the recent fall in gold prices as the "macro picture is still very bullish."

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 1:21 am

Still bearish on iron ore? You may have missed October’s 14% jump in new Chinese steel orders

The latest indication of a rebound for the world's second largest economy as infrastructure spending picks up.

Frik Els | November 2, 2012 | 7:08 pm

Coal prices to rise on mine closures in run up to China’s leadership transition

Coal prices are set to receive a boost from the closure of small mines in China during the lead up to the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, where the country's incumbent leadership will be succeeded replaced by a new administration.

Marc Howe | November 2, 2012 | 1:46 am

‘The mining boom is bust’: Caldwell

The international resource sector faces rough waters ahead according to an industry insider who has just completed a round-the-world tour of key mining regions.

Marc Howe | November 2, 2012 | 12:48 am

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