September 7, 2014

Australia’s exploration spending down the slippery slope

The figure recently hit a seven-year low, rising concerns over how these cost-cutting measures may delay the country’s next generation of mines.

September 7, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: A forecast of when the world’s resources will run out

Here is one interpretation of how much is left on Earth.

September 6, 2014

Met coal could be reaching a cyclical low

After reaching a six-year low in its price and recent industry cutbacks to production, metallurgical coal is showing classic signs of a resource that is ready for a cyclical uptrend.

September 5, 2014

Canadian government ‘not pleased’ with Nova Scotia’s plans to ban fracking

The Atlantic province will introduce legislation to prohibit high-volume hydraulic fracturing for onshore shale gas this fall.

September 5, 2014

Five coal miners die in Bosnia after quake causes mine collapse

Officials halted rescue efforts, believing that five men who remained trapped underground were dead.

September 4, 2014

Joy Global profit drops as sales continue to fall

Fiscal third-quarter profit dropped 61% to $71.3 million, or 71 cents a share, down from $183.2 million, or $1.71 a share, a year earlier.

September 3, 2014

Glasenberg pooh-poohs Anglo takeover

There's a history there of course. Just ask Mick Davis.

September 3, 2014

Australia kills unpopular mining tax

The decision is considered a key political victory for Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

September 3, 2014

Rare earth, other mining projects pile up in northern Europe

Vast stretches of northern Europe’s wilderness will soon host more mining companies going ahead with several projects in the area.

September 2, 2014

Miner killed in Turkish coal mine

Mining accidents are common in Turkey, where poor safety conditions have cost 3,000 lives since 1941.