India, China take 50% of SA Feb coal   March 11, 2010
India and China together took 2.4 million tonnes of South African coal in February - some 50 percent of South Africa's 4.9 million tonnes of coal exports for the month and a record proportion, exporters said.

Russia likely to cease uranium exports   March 11, 2010
The uranium miner's CEO says the group is increasingly convinced, although still skeptical that this is when the 20-year deal between the country and a consortium of companies commissioned to sell the highly-enriched uranium will come to an end.

China's iron ore appetite remains voracious    March 11, 2010
China has changed the playing field in the iron ore sector, sucking in seaborne supplies like a giant vacuum to fuel an economy that will produce more steel in the 15 years from the turn of the century than was manufactured by the entire world from 1860 to 2000, according to an executive of a London-based consultancy.

China showing strong interest in SA mines   March 11, 2010
South Africa's mines minister, Susan Shabangu, also reiterated to investors that there are no plans to nationalize the country's mines.

Are the days of "big gold" over?   March 11, 2010
As cash pressures mount, gold majors move to mine the markets, which are proving more lucrative than the mining of gold.

China's Feb crude steel output up 22.5%    March 11, 2010
China produced 102.89 million metric tons of crude steel in January and February, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.

Gold ETFs stand to gain   March 11, 2010
Gold is increasingly being viewed as an alternative currency; a theme that is likely to continue throughout 2010 and, possibly beyond.

Peru mining investment to rise 7% in 2010   March 11, 2010
Investment in Peru's mining industry is projected to rise more than 7% this year as the country recovers from the economic downturn, Minister of Energy and Mines Pedro Sanchez said.

Indian firms hungry for SA mines   March 10, 2010
Indian companies have stepped up their hunt to buy SA junior coal mines in a bid to secure supply, but are finding attractive assets scarce.

Global metals demand to improve in 2011   March 10, 2010
Demand for global metals should improve radically between now and next year, due in large part to bulk consumption by Chinese infrastructure projects, a top strategist for HSBC metals said.

Brazil unveils mining bill to cut speculation   March 10, 2010
Brazil proposed legislation that would improve regulatory oversight and reduce the life span of mining concessions in an effort to discourage speculation in mineral properties.

China commits to U.S. Treasuries   March 10, 2010
Beijing appears wary of gold; currency chief casts no new light on yuan outlook.

Afghanistan looks to attract foreign miners   March 10, 2010
Afghanistan is looking to attract foreign mining companies to invest in some of the country's promising mineral deposits, while also helping build infrastructure and create jobs, the country's minister of mines said.

China Feb copper imports up 10.3%   March 10, 2010
China's February imports of unwrought and semi-finished copper products rose 10.3 percent from a month ago versus expectations of flat to lower levels, due to attractive margins for spot arrivals and increased credits.

Xstrata to sell SA mines   March 10, 2010
Mining group Xstrata plans to sell its highest-cost thermal coal mines in SA, according to industry sources.