October 29, 2015 Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.
October 26, 2015 Rick Rule: I am too wise to call a bottom in mining Rick has seen too many cycles to answer a question like that.
October 21, 2015 The elements of power in the Rare-Metal age “There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share, no chance” —Microsoft chief executive, Steve Ballmer, June 2007.
October 20, 2015 The big rare earth story that no one is talking about Indian Rare Earths Limited is now producing rare earths from monazite sand: a low cost strategy that works in a low REE-price environment.
October 19, 2015 The $2 trillion mining value chain at a glance All you need to know about mining and metals and the role the sector plays in key industries of the global economy in one simple table.
October 19, 2015 Paul Harris preaches investor patience in Colombia In this interview with The Gold Report, Harris discusses some companies getting the best out of Colombia and others that hope to.
October 16, 2015 Rare earth producers say illegal mining in China responsible for low prices As a result, all rare earths producers inside and outside China are facing extremely challenging conditions, say insiders.
October 16, 2015 Miners need to invest $150bn to avoid looming supply shortages According to research house Wood Mackenzie, the need for investment is becoming desperate in zinc and lead and will be a major issue in the copper sector in the next…
October 14, 2015 Lynas cashflow positive in weak market Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corporation has managed to log positive free cashflow for the third straight quarter, despite difficult market conditions in which prices dropped to historic lows.
October 12, 2015 The secrets of junior mining private equity risk managers A few years ago, there was a perception that private equity was going to come in and wash away the junior sector's worries about insufficient capital.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am