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Chinese mining giant plunges following Hong Kong IPO

Chinalco Mining Corporation (HKSX:3688) plunged over 11% following it's debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 10:12 am

Mining investment in Argentina grows 72% despite risky business climate

Foreign and local investors spent a total of $3.8 billion in 2012 and the trend is expected to continue this year, with planned investments already amounting to more than $4 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2013 | 4:06 pm

Interest rate hike could trigger global meltdown: Kaye

Renowned hedge fund manager William Kaye says the world faces the prospect of another financial crisis should interest rates be increased and debt burdens be rendered unserviceable.

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 12:48 am

Copper price forecasts for 2013 improve on more balanced market

HSBC has lifted its forecast for copper prices in 2013 due to expectations of a more structurally balanced market and positive sentiment.

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 12:09 am

VIDEO: How Caterpillar dominates

Coming to grips with CAT's size and dominance

MINING.com Editor | January 29, 2013 | 4:23 pm

Protests against Canadian-owned copper miner in Peru build up

Local officials said the crowd is lead by some of the same organizers of rallies against Newmont Mining’s $5 billion Conga project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2013 | 4:16 pm

Anglo American takes $4bn hit on Brazil Minas Rio

Several delays and mounting development costs are to blame.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2013 | 1:22 pm

Main copper producer Chile expects record output thanks to BHP and Codelco

The country expects to generate 5.59 million tons of red metal this year, up 3% from 2012 levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2013 | 6:58 pm

Exotic travel and lots of money: commodity trader for a major miner lists business perks

A social media user who claims being a commodities trader at giant Glencore (LON:GLEN) opened up a forum on Reddit on Sunday in which he answered lots of questions about what it's like to work at the big firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2013 | 12:55 pm

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