| Mergers and acquisitions fell 30 percent in 2012 | ||
| March 6, 2013 | ||
| Rio Tinto makes changes at the top | ||
| January 22, 2013 | ||
| First Quantum launches hostile C$5.1 billion bid for Inmet | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| First Quantum ups its offer for Inmet Mining | ||
| December 17, 2012 | ||
| Xstrata board recommends Glencore deal | ||
| October 8, 2012 | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions to slow down in second half of 2012 | ||
| September 21, 2012 | ||
| Glencore and Xstrata agree to merger terms | ||
| February 7, 2012 | ||
| Westmoreland acquires Wyoming coal mine | ||
| December 30, 2011 | ||
| Atlas Copco to Acquire GIA, Broadens Offering for Mining and Tunneling | ||
| December 27, 2011 | ||
