Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China
Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.
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Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting
Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
Stanford University waves its coal mining shares good-bye
It is largest and most prestigious US educational institution to join the growing number of colleges divesting from fossil fuels.
Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index
Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report
While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.
Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses
Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.
South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output
Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.
Rare mineral project in Nebraska to bring ‘huge economic opportunities’
NioCorp Developments' El Creek niobium mine could become the first such a mine in the US, which currently imports 100% of its needs for the metal.
Death toll rises to 12 in Colombian gold mine collapse
Colombian authorities have ruled out the chance of finding any survivors.
Baffinland’s iron ore mine in Nunavut readies to start production
The company will soon begin transporting ore up to Milne Inlet, where it will wait to be loaded onto ships during the open water season of 2015.
Coal demand hits fresh high as US output rises — IEA
Coal keeps defying forecasts, with US output rebounding even as clean energy expands and long-term demand finally nears a peak.
