January 7, 2014

Zinc or swim: Do base metals have a future?

As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.

January 7, 2014

Iron ore staging strong comeback in 2014

Two of the top iron ore produces, Australia and Brazil, are set to benefit from soaring exports registered by the end of 2013.

January 6, 2014

Energy commodity prices gained as metals sank in 2013

EIA report shows how the prices of various energy commodities increased from 2012 levels.

January 3, 2014

Dr Doom lifts mining gloom

Predictions of a hard landing in China will not pan out and global emerging market growth will accelerate in 2014 lifting demand for metals and minerals.

January 2, 2014

About 1,000 shortlisted for one-way trip to Mars

Mars One, a Dutch non-profit mission to build the first human settlement on Mars, said only 24 will be sent.

January 2, 2014

Australian iron ore exports resume after cyclone

World's largest iron ore terminal Port Hedland reopens and miners return to work after anticipated disruptions caused a jump in the iron ore price.

January 1, 2014

Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook

But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.

December 31, 2013

‘Midas touch’ bacteria, gold roller coaster and risky countries among top stories of 2013

While 2013 will go down as the one when gold stop glittering and miners were forced to tighten their belts, our readers favoured a wide range of stories.

December 31, 2013

Miners must mind their margins: Rob Cohen

Mining success is not measured in ounces and dollars but instead by healthy margins.

December 30, 2013

Strengthened cyclone forces Australia to halt iron ore exports

West Australian residents are taking shelter as destructive Christine is set to make landfall at midnight or early Tuesday.