March 23, 2012

Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico the top five mining projects’ destinations

In its annual ranking of countries in terms of political risks for mining investment, the mineral industry advisory firm Behre Dolbear, has ranked Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico as…

March 23, 2012

Aussie miners find Latin love

Australian miners are setting up in remote outback areas in a land enjoying a resources boom - Chile.

March 23, 2012

Gold set for fourth straight weekly loss

The metal rose on Friday, led by a rebound in the Euro, but was still set for a fourth straight weekly loss, owing to sluggish consumer demand and waning investor…

March 23, 2012

China on the prowl for mining investments in Africa, S.America and Asia

Chinese investors are turning their focus to emerging economies as they look to expand their demand for commodities and switching away from Australia and Canada, which are getting too expensive.

March 23, 2012

India wants to truck Afghan ore through Pakistan

India is hoping to bury the hatchet with its historical rival Pakistan, at least enough for both sides to benefit from a massive iron ore deposit in Afghanistan.

March 23, 2012

CN-Caisse rail project in Quebec faces clash with miners

A clash over infrastructure assets is shaping up in northern Quebec, pitting the interests of two corporate titans against a group of junior miners.

March 23, 2012

Shafter silver mine approaches production

Reports that a giant new vein of silver was discovered in Shafter weren't completely denied by the Rio Grande Mining Company this week.

March 23, 2012

Breakdown: All the gold price indicators now point down

“Sentiment towards gold is as low as it has been for many years, possibly since the rally started. ... For virtually the first time this cycle, buying gold is a…

March 23, 2012

5 dead, 17 trapped after coal mine blast

A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in Northeast China's Liaoning province Thursday, killing at least five people and trapping 17 others, the national work safety watchdog said.

March 23, 2012

Chinese style capitalism leads to capital punishment for 31-year old tycoon

"Wu's death penalty is a setback for the cause of reform in China. Judging from this case, how far are we from the market economy? At least 300 years."