February 5, 2014 Legendary geologist Brent Cook shares his rules for weeding out flaky companies If now is the time to accumulate deeply discounted companies with strong fundamentals in advance of a hot junior market in 2015, how can an investor tell if a company…
February 5, 2014 Metals mining sector accounts for 40% of toxic chemical releases in the US – EPA says But the industry also led a 12% drop in total releases in 2012.
February 5, 2014 JP Morgan about to close sale of $3.3bn commodities business with Mercuria Swiss Mercuria, founded in 2004, has become the front-runner to buy the physical commodities unit of JPMorgan.
February 5, 2014 Peru’s copper sector the one with highest growth potential in the world—Chilean expert Peruvian copper projects are solid, competitive and less costly in terms of energy needs, says the expert.
February 4, 2014 Trouble with Indonesian government leads to Newmont downgrade Analysts warn of increasing government pressure on miners in other jurisdictions as well.
February 4, 2014 Mining deals for about $10bn coming soon to a market near you—E&Y However, the report says those funds are unlikely to be available to junior miners.
February 4, 2014 Antofagasta Minerals set to spend US$30 million in exploration in Chile The company, one of the largest “pure play” copper miners, aims to extend its portfolio.
February 3, 2014 CHART: Gold was actually least volatile metal during past decade Clever interactive chart from US Global Investors shows gold investors' white knuckle ride since 2004 was nothing like nickel market players endured.
February 3, 2014 South Africa Grindrod to build copper railway in Zambia It will connect the landlocked country's vast copper mines to the Atlantic coast.
February 3, 2014 More than mining: Anglo sets up trading arm Anglo American takes a leaf from Glencore's book, sets up trading and logistics division set to contribute $400m to profits within two years.
Chinalco, Rio Tinto close to announcing purchase of Brazil’s CBA The percentage stake each company will acquire in the Brazilian aluminum producer remains unclear. January 29, 2026 | 02:24 pm
