March 8, 2017 Why commodities could be on the verge of a massive surge After finishing 2016 up 25 percent, commodities are getting another boost from bullish investors.
March 8, 2017 PDAC 2017 Convention exceeds expectations Over 24,000 people attended this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Convention — a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry.
March 8, 2017 Nickel price is plummeting Down nearly $800 since Monday as Indonesia ore exports return to market, Philippines rethink mine closures.
March 7, 2017 Copper price falls to 8-week low Strike at Freeport's giant Peru mine takes offline world's three biggest mines, but worries about demand drops copper after huge jump in warehouse stocks.
March 6, 2017 Value of mining M&A plunges to lowest level since 2004 While the number of deals made last year increased by a third, it's the low value of the M&A that stands out in EY's latest report.
March 6, 2017 Pro-development Minnesotans sue Governor over cancelled mine leases A group of Minnesota residents is suing the state and the Governor over a December decision to revoke mineral leases.
March 6, 2017 Copper will trend lower this year: Jiangxi boss The head of China's second-largest copper refiner is sounding a bearish note on the red metal, even as the country is targetting higher economic growth.
March 6, 2017 Why cobalt (not lithium) could be the battery boom’s big winner You've probably given little thought to a perennially overlooked metal called cobalt, even though chances are you’re reading this very article on a device powered by a battery containing a…
March 6, 2017 Canada’s Gov’t gives mining explorers a full extra year of tax credit The 15% Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which was slated to expire at the end of this month, has been extended until March 31, 2018.
March 5, 2017 Environmental review panel nixes proposed Ajax mine A prospective copper-gold mine in south-central British Columbia has been handed a setback by local First Nations who oppose the project.
UAE aluminum maker seeks investors for $6 billion US plant The EGA plant is expected to require $5 billion to $6 billion of capital investment and produce about 750,000 tons of primary aluminum a year. December 16, 2025 | 02:54 pm
