December 23, 2013

Troubled Baja’s mine sees another day, firm faces delisting from TSX

Analysts said Baja is done.

December 5, 2013

VIDEO: From production to disposal—What’s the life of a smart phone actually like?

If you are reading this on a tabloid or a smartphone, then you are likely holding bits of so-called “conflict minerals,” mostly used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, tablets…

October 10, 2013

Shares of Greenland explorer on a wild ride after drill results

Punters not sure what to make of North American Nickel's latest find in Greenland kick it 17% higher only to let it fall deep into the red.

August 20, 2013

Position filled: New CEO for London Metal Exchange

Martin Pratt may replace Martin Abbott.

July 7, 2013

Greenpeace takes on deep sea mining

The International Seabed Authority Council has approved 17 seabed exploration contracts that lie beyond national jurisdiction in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.

June 24, 2013

Congo refutes NGO accusations against Chinese miners

Report singled them out as the main cause of human rights abuses in the country, particularly in Katanga, Congo's copper belt province.

June 21, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Is deep sea mining worth the risk?

The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.

June 14, 2013

Global cobalt

Most of the world’s cobalt is mined in Africa and the majority of Africa’s cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

May 29, 2013

DR Congo reaffirms export ban on copper and cobalt

Customers and mining companies are skeptical about the implementation.

May 13, 2013

Glencore Xstrata produces 18 pct more copper in Q1

Thank Africa.