Mining

China has recently tightened its mining safety regulations, but they don't apply to Chinese-owned mines overseas.

The unending headache that is Kumtor continues. This time the conflict is over the mine's environmental impact.

The controversial Canadian company seems set to replicate its Kyrgyzstan experience in Mongolia.

Beijing is attempting to improve regional relations in the run up to November’s APEC summit.

The industry has slowed on weakening demand. But some observers remain positive about the future.

Mongolia hopes to leverage widespread international interest in its Tavan Tolgoi coal mine to diversify its economy.

As relations continue to warm, Australia and India could add uranium sales to their budding partnership.

Investing in the precious metal polarizes investors – but its price looks set to rise regardless.

North Korea holds trillions of dollars in mineral resources. Unless it reforms its economy, it may never see much benefit.

From large loopholes to complaints of favoring foreign firms,an opportunity seems to have been squandered.

Afghanistan’s mineral deposits hold promise, but bringing such wealth to market will be a challenge.