Frik Els, Author at MINING.COM

Mongolian president Elbegdorj delivers stinging rebuke to 'irresponsible' Rio over Oyu Tolgoi's runaway costs of $24bn.

Frik Els | February 4, 2013 | 8:43 pm

Study calls for a $2.9bn mine producing 2.8m tonnes for 50 years.

Frik Els | February 4, 2013 | 7:42 pm

Russian gold miner may get around $2.2 billion for the properties.

Frik Els | January 31, 2013 | 10:26 pm

Agrium, Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan and Mosaic Co. admitted no wrongdoing.

Frik Els | January 31, 2013 | 6:32 pm

Traders make the most of any strength in the gold price.

Frik Els | January 31, 2013 | 5:54 pm

More stringent environmental enforcement and a shift of resources to regions.

Frik Els | January 31, 2013 | 5:34 pm

At the current rate the Fed's balance sheet will top $4 trillion by year-end.

Frik Els | January 30, 2013 | 11:18 pm

The saga has tarnished the Rothschild and Bakrie dynasties, but the LSE deserves much of the blame.

Frik Els | January 30, 2013 | 7:32 pm

The giant copper-gold mine is one of the richest prizes in mining and the Mongolian government has long coveted more of it.

Frik Els | January 30, 2013 | 5:17 pm

And there's worse to come says Scotiabank

Frik Els | January 29, 2013 | 11:18 pm

Frik Els , Editor