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China’s share of global mining M&A’s doubles as total deals decrease

China's percentage of international mining merger and acquisition deals nearly doubled during the first half of the year according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).

Marc Howe | October 17, 2012 | 2:49 am

Death of miner in Ghana triggers firm response from Beijing

The death of a Chinese gold miner in Ghana as well as the arrest of over 90 of his compatriots and colleagues has triggered a strong response from Beijing.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 1:19 am

New study says Brazil is about to flood export markets with iron ore

Brazil is slated to produce 820 million tonne of iron ore in 2016, a more than 60% jump from today's levels. How will Chinese demand keep up?

Frik Els | October 15, 2012 | 12:30 am

China’s iron ore imports hit 20-month peak in September

Chinese imports of iron ore hit a 20-month peak in the month of September with steelmakers engaging a buying spree as spot prices bottomed out.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 4:13 am

Copper futures fall in anticipation of dire Chinese data

Copper futures fell on Friday on expectations that Chinese trade and economic growth data slated for release next week will disappoint.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 11:10 pm

Canada PM casts doubt on Nexen takeover by China

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave investors more reasons to speculate about the final outcome of the deal, as he said that China's “very different" political and economic systems are a concern for his government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2012 | 6:28 pm

Discovery Metals rejects $830 million bid from Shanghai PE firm

Africa-focused copper miner Discovery Metals (ASX:DML) has rejected a bid from Shanghai's Cathay Fortune on the grounds that the proposed AUD$830 million consideration is insufficient.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:08 am

Iron ore: The rollercoaster ride has only just started

The transformation of the iron ore market over the last few years has been nothing less than stunning. Those with nerves of steel can look forward to even higher highs and lower lows.

Frik Els | October 11, 2012 | 11:49 pm

Iron ore pulls back from $120 despite fresh Chinese infrastructure spending

The country's railways ministry is upping its investment for a third time this year – the annual budget for 2012 is now a round $100 billion.

Frik Els | October 11, 2012 | 6:18 pm

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