January 18, 2016 One small step for mining’s new frontier Once a figment of science fiction films, the sometimes risky notion of mining in space may soon become a reality if asteroid miners have their way.
January 15, 2016 This is what a mining, metals market meltdown looks like Three of the world's top mining companies are now trading over 90% below their boom year highs as the 2016 commodity sell-off gathers pace.
January 13, 2016 South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate…
January 11, 2016 The world’s northernmost mines They are all located in just three countries: Norway, Russia and Canada.
January 8, 2016 Asteroid miner 3D-prints spacecraft prototype with alien metal What Planetary Resources' 3D-printed model so impressive is the fact that it’s made entirely out of metal that’s not from Earth.
January 8, 2016 Lundin could extend life of Eagle nickel, copper mine in Michigan Lundin Mining is developing a new nickel deposit that could extend the life of its Eagle nickel and copper mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
January 7, 2016 Anglo American teeters on the brink Fresh selloff brings year loss to 80%. Outside metal prices rebounding (aka divine intervention) and barring extending a begging bowl, what will save Anglo?
January 6, 2016 Private capital won’t touch mining Only 0.6% of private capital raised in 2015 for natural resource investment is for mining projects–one wind farm fund attracted more than the entire sector.
January 4, 2016 Veteran investor Rick Rule reveals a unique arbitrage opportunity Rick praises innovative precious metals streams on base metal projects and one Canadian company that is adding value and being rewarded for it.
January 4, 2016 Happy New Year from The Mercenary Geologist Despite the ongoing and deepening bear market for commodities and the junior resource sector, MercenaryGeologist.com continues to produce valuable analysis and research on commodities and equities.
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am