July 31, 2014

Australia’s Queensland resumes uranium mining

Nuclear energy production and waste disposal remain under a ban.

July 29, 2014

Global mining sector on the way up, but recovery still slow

The industry’s aggregate market capitalization improved for the sixth month in a row in June, reaching $1.75 trillion, the highest level since January 2013.

July 29, 2014

Aussie miners see more doom and gloom ahead

Survey shows 9 out of ten Australian mining execs see few positives over next 12 months.

July 27, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Inside Tesla’s $5 Billion Gigafactory

Plant means jobs for 6,500 people.

July 27, 2014

Tesla’s gigafactory and recent M&A boosting lithium sector to new highs

Sector on verge of major breakout.

July 25, 2014

Miners need to overhaul business model to boost productivity: study

Cost reduction measures in the mining industry could well have undermined the sector's productivity, which remains down, according to a new EY report.

July 24, 2014

China opens up to foreign investment in graphite, rare earths

An update to an administrative document in China will widen the access available to foreign investors in certain industries, including graphite and rare earths.

July 23, 2014

Tesla retools California plant for Model X SUV

Two vehicle models to be built on same assembly line.

July 23, 2014

UN opens up more deep sea areas for mining, issues seven new licences

State-owned and private companies from the UK, Germany, India, Brazil, Singapore and Russia are among those to benefit from the seabed regulator’s decision.

July 20, 2014

Affordable Tesla details are revealed

Available in 2017 for $35,000.