May 31, 2015

What America can learn from China’s infrastructure

Heavy news indeed for the country known for building the first-of-its-kind transcontinental railway and interstate highway system.

May 28, 2015

Life hasn’t come back to Canada’s mining sector just yet — report

Mining equities didn’t fare very well in Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report.

May 28, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Lunar gold rush — How moon mining could work

Across history, human development has relied upon the finite resources available on Earth. But the moon – a seemingly barren rock – may actually be a treasure trove of rare…

May 28, 2015

Iron ore tycoon Gina Rinehart loses $3.8bn legal battle

She lost control of the family trust, which holds almost 25% of iron ore miner Hancock Prospecting.

May 27, 2015

No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman

Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.

May 26, 2015

Chile’s Codelco sues Vale, Brazilian Department of Mines over exploration license

After spending over US$3.3 million in exploration and development of the Liberdade copper project, Codelco is facing Vale's claims that it has an older and still valid licence for the…

May 26, 2015

Fortescue shares skyrocket on Chinese investment rumours

The stock surged over 15% in early trade, closing at A$2.40, or 10.6% up, after reports of Chinese-linked companies seeking permission to invest in the iron ore producer.

May 25, 2015

Africa’s natural resources must carry more local value-added – Cristina Duarte, Candidate for President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)

Practical ideas, actions and proposals aimed at fostering Africa's Development.

May 22, 2015

US Congress passes bill on space mining

Welcome to the future.

May 22, 2015

Can the mining industry diversify itself?

The mining industry is said to be one of the worst performers in matters of gender diversity. In fact, women represent only 16% of the workforce in the mining sector.