Copper miners’ game of chicken continues

Company could recruit candidates from outside mining industry

Major stake in TransCanada could scupper her chances as head of US State Department

Yet remains upbeat about iron ore and green shoots in China's economy

International copper miner gains over 17% following rejection of second takeover bid

The value of Canadian mining and metals deals dropped a dramatic 43% for the first nine months of 2012, revealed Wednesday the latest report by Ernst & Young.

The World Gold Council (WGC) expects India’s total demand for the yellow shiny metal in 2012 to be nearly 19% lower in 2012 than last year, mainly due to low consumption during first two quarters.

Mining and metals companies saw expenditures reach over $140 billion in 2012, but a study published Wednesday by consultants at Accenture (NYSE: ACN) indicates the sum could have been considerably lower.

The new Sandvik strategy presented in September 2011 laid out the path toward a strengthened market leadership position based on four cornerstones.

Traditional uses of silver only account for about a third of silver fabrication. This Infographic explains what happens to the other two-thirds.