“Shares in Bellzone Mining surged 60 percent yesterday morning on London’s AIM market, following the announcement of a 50/50 joint venture with […]

“When former KGB officer and state tourism chief Vladimir Strzhalkovsky was appointed chief executive of Norilsk Nickel more than a year ago, […]

The Financial Times published two articles this week on the increasing impact of international mining companies in Africa. The combination of articles […]

Vertical integration has been a significant driver of acquisitions in the mining industry in the past decades. As steelmakers and other mineral […]

“Peabody Energy’s plan to acquire Macarthur Coal for A$3.8bn (U$3.3bn) has collapsed after the Australian miner yesterday said it could not recommend […]

“Quarterly iron ore supply contracts that are set to drive up the price of mass-market products such as cars, are not necessarily […]

“India plans to make corporate social responsibility obligatory for mining companies in reaction to concern over pollution and rebel violence. Santha Sheela […]

“… in the commodities market, gold and silver prices soared on strong investors demand. The rally has been supported by a rush […]