May 18, 2014

Late stage mining projects have less jurisdictional safety for investors

Story developed using data from Mining Intelligence. Learn more and schedule a demo. On average late stage mining projects are located in regions that […]

May 14, 2014

BHP Billiton announces major shake-up of non-core operations

The news comes of the heels of the creation of a new aluminum division, BHP Billiton Aluminum Pty Ltd.

May 8, 2014

Nickel at two-year high after Vale suspends Goro plant

Vale claims water quality at the creek is back to normal.

May 8, 2014

Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman

Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.

May 6, 2014

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

May 6, 2014

South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output

Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.

May 5, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Top mining CEOs – who earns what?

Last year's top earner was a coal miner who ended the year $15 million in the black.

May 5, 2014

Nickel price rise: too much too soon says new report

Nickel prices are up by almost a third since the start of the year. That looks premature at best and, at worst, overdone says new report.

May 1, 2014

Wood Mackenzie says Indonesia export ban points to questions over China’s long-term bauxite supply

In light of the Indonesian mineral ore ban that came into force on January 12th 2014, Wood Mackenzie says the aluminium industry - particularly in China - faces a challenge…

April 28, 2014

Talvivaara wants uranium license, but needs to avoid bankruptcy first

Investors were uneasy Monday after it was revealed that the cash-strapped company is no longer asking for permission to immediately begin uranium operations in Sotkamo, eastern Finland.