July 22, 2015

BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs

The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.

July 21, 2015

Gabriel files for international arbitration against Romania

Dispute over Roşia Montană gold and silver project.

July 21, 2015

Canadian provinces to cut fuel use, boost tidal energy

The deals represent two ground-breaking initiatives to make Canada’s mining industry more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

July 21, 2015

Canadian ministers urged to better prevent damage from mining

Federal Natural Resources Minister, Greg Rickford, argues that the federal government is taking the right steps through new legislation.

July 20, 2015

Salman Partners economist calls bottom in copper

Not a typical cycle.

July 19, 2015

$5-trillion asteroid to whiz past Earth

An asteroid said to contain up to $5.4 trillion worth of platinum reserves will be making a close approach to planet Earth this evening, July 19th.

July 16, 2015

Stefan Ioannou’s ways to ride the next zinc and nickel waves

Base metals prices are feeling the undertow but Stefan Ioannou, mining analyst with Haywood Securities, says that this is temporary—and that investors may not have to wait long for the…

July 16, 2015

Anglo American to write down up to $4bn on weak commodity prices

This would be second multi-billion dollar impairment charge Anglo takes this year on its coal and iron ore assets.

July 16, 2015

Planetary Resources’ first spacecraft begins testing asteroid prospecting technology

The Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) will spent its three-month orbiting mission sending back data to a group of scientists based at the firm’s headquarters in Redmond, WA.

July 16, 2015

Part II: Will mining boom again, Dad?

Don't hold your breath kid. It’s bleak out there and we have a 10-year super commodity bull to work off this time.