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.

April 27, 2014

Philippine’s mineral production up slightly in 2013

Copper concentrate was up 40% and gold was up 18% from 2012.

April 14, 2014

Anglo American seeks $600 million compensation from Venezuela

The miner became the latest corporation to sue the nation over the way it has treated foreign companies during Hugo Chavez administration.

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 spin-off plans met with skepticism

Especially the mooted $19 billion valuation.

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 30, 2014

Cuba approves new foreign investment law

But natural resource industry exempt.

March 25, 2014

Why nickel may be just beginning a major breakout move

Demand for nickel is increasing every year.