Scientists weigh call for much deeper cuts to coal pollution

China may have dominated mining news headlines over the past year, but it is a small player when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, according to a report released today from PwC. The Mining Deals report states that in 2010, just 6% of global mining involved purchases by Chinese companies, compared to 36% from companies domiciled in Canada, 16% in the US and 16% in Australia. The numbers appear to dispel the myth that China is amassing control of the world's resources by merging and acquiring firms into its orbit.

Australia produced 266 tonnes of gold in 2010, up 17% on 2009 but not enough to secure it first place as China's output grew to 341 tonnes in the same period. Australia maintained its number two ranking in gold output behind China in 2010

China’s environmental protection agency has vowed to curb heavy metal pollution in a bid to cut widespread industrial contaminants like lead that […]

While Beijing has already implemented a quota system for rare earths, the country is set to launch an industry association that will […]

ICL says a new potash contract further strengthens the Israeli company’s presence in the growing Chinese market.

Japan is keen to invest “billions of dollars” in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up to regional rival China […]

Silvercorp Metals Inc. reported that net income was up 140% to $29.7 million or 18 cents a share. The company released its […]

With China out of the picture for the Lunar New Year holiday, spot iron ore prices show minimal variation.

Moly Mines Ltd. announced on Sunday that it received a commitment letter from the China Development Bank for US$250 million to be […]