October 20, 2014

Jinchuan Group to Restructure Gansu Rare Earth Group

It was reported that Baogang Group expressed strong interest in getting a controlling stake in Gansu Rare Earth Group.

October 15, 2014

Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."

October 15, 2014

Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply

2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark

October 14, 2014

Court orders Centerra to halt trade of shares owned by Kyrgyz gov’t

The injunction was sought by Stans Energy.

October 13, 2014

Inside Australia’s graphite boom

2014 has seen graphite stocks in Australia take-off with the value of ASX-listed companies topping $1bn

October 10, 2014

Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report

It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.

October 6, 2014

Russia is making a comeback on the global rare earth metals market

In the next three years, the Urals will launch production using new technology to extract rare earth metals from uranium ore.

October 3, 2014

Former Barrick chief buys Iamgold mine

This is the first asset Aaron Regent's private equity firm acquires, after failing to buy Glencore’s Las Bambas copper project in Peru.

October 2, 2014

Miners to rely heavily on automation, digitization and green processes

New dimensions are being created within the industry, which help optimize production.

September 24, 2014

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth…