March 17, 2014 The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon.
March 17, 2014 China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%.
March 16, 2014 Scientists find way to turn base metal into precious one More than conquering the age-old quest to turn base metals into precious ones, these scientists are applying modern day alchemy to build the next-generation of fuel cells and electrolyzers.
March 12, 2014 South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% of oil, mining firms The new law also lets the state to acquire an unspecified additional share at an “agreed price,” among other debated changes.
March 11, 2014 Paul Adams: Investor-friendly Australian projects around the world Rather than shoot for the stars, Paul Adams of DJ Carmichael argues that junior miners should focus on more modest projects best suited to maximizing shareholder value.
March 10, 2014 Focus Graphite Inc.: Well Positioned for ‘The Next Big Thing’ in Graphite Advances in automotive battery technology are making graphite the next big thing for commodity investors. Graphite is the critical material for the new generation of batteries, even more than lithium…
March 10, 2014 More than 25,000 investors and mining types walked into PDAC. The result was. . .realistic PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their…
March 10, 2014 CHART OF THE DAY: Attendance at the industry’s biggest shindig and the mood of miners A drop.
March 9, 2014 Tesla battery plant will need 6 new flake graphite mines $5bn ‘gigafactory’ to spark EV uptake; battery graphite demand could double in 6 years with no growth elsewhere.
March 6, 2014 Encouraging signs for Quebec and Canadian mining companies Grant Thornton International’s annual mining industry study.
BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper “I’m hopeful that in five years time, 10 years time, there’ll be further investments that we can make into Canadian resources,” Mike Henry said. December 19, 2025 | 12:32 pm
