April 2, 2014 BHP bullish on coal demand, but says prices to remain weak The mining giant believes demand for coal to keep growing over the next 20 years, driven mainly by China and India.
April 1, 2014 BHP Billiton mulls spinning off non-core divisions into $18bn firm The separate company would be listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well as the Australian and South African markets.
March 25, 2014 Why nickel may be just beginning a major breakout move Demand for nickel is increasing every year.
March 18, 2014 MMG in halt on possible deal with Glencore Xstrata over Las Bambas Las Bambas copper mine, located in Peru, is expected to fetch between $5 and $6 billion.
March 16, 2014 Scientists find way to turn base metal into precious one More than conquering the age-old quest to turn base metals into precious ones, these scientists are applying modern day alchemy to build the next-generation of fuel cells and electrolyzers.
March 10, 2014 NASA is offering $35,000 in awards to asteroid hunters The first contest in a series of many, kicks off on March 17.
March 10, 2014 Copper at 8-month low on disappointing China exports Shanghai copper, in turn, went down beyond its 5% daily limit on Monday, hitting its lowest in more than four years.
March 6, 2014 Greenland embraces mining rush, but won’t ‘favour one country alone’ — Prime Minister Arctic region's vast riches set to attract over $100 billion in investments over the next decade.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
