March 20, 2014

BC’s economy to ‘shift into higher gear’ in 2014: RBC

Sales abroad will fire up BC resource industries like forestry and mining.

March 19, 2014

Chinese demand for Australian commodities not about to ‘decline drastically’ – Fitch

But China's incremental demand for commodities may have peaked.

March 19, 2014

JPMorgan gets $3.5bn after Mercuria buys its commodities unit

Deal places European trader among world’s top commodity titans.

March 19, 2014

Juniors see Australia’s new tax incentive as a lifesaver

Currently 19% of Aussie geoscientists are unemployed, compared with fewer than 2% three years ago.

March 18, 2014

MMG in halt on possible deal with Glencore Xstrata over Las Bambas

Las Bambas copper mine, located in Peru, is expected to fetch between $5 and $6 billion.

March 17, 2014

Teck Resources outlook cut on lower met coal prices

Downward trending metallurgical coal prices has prompted Dundee Capital Markets to lower its 2014 and 2015 forecasts for the commodity, leading to a price target cut on Teck Resources.

March 16, 2014

BHP’s Mackenzie vows ‘substantial’ cash returns to shareholders by June

The only stumbling block is the firm's $27bn net debt, which BHP expects to drop below $25bn in three months, removing the final hurdle.

March 13, 2014

Hybrid cars magnate says shutting down US coal industry would save the Earth for only $50 billion

The one-time investment has the potential to generate $100-150 billion in benefits every year for the next decade.

March 12, 2014

Drummond to resume coal exports from Colombia on March 24

The US-based miner Cienaga port, on the Caribbean Sea, is set to handle an extra 3 million tonnes of coal a year.

March 11, 2014

Alpha Natural Resources offers $2 million retention bonuses to CEO, President

Company trying to retain execs 'through particularly difficult market and regulatory conditions.'