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.

March 4, 2014

Glencore Xstrata logs $7.4bn net loss, eyes oil deal with Russia

Despite the gloomy results, the commodities giant revenues for the year jumped 9% to $232.6 billion

February 25, 2014

Paul Renken: For 2014 gains, look to uranium, PGMs and gems

Renken, senior geologist and analyst with VSA Capital, calls 2014 a soft year for gold and silver prices, but foresees stronger prices—and demand—for nickel, copper and tech metals as the…

February 23, 2014

‘No hurry’ in Vale-Glencore talks over Canadian combination

Brazil's Vale said over the weekend talks with Glencore over combining their Canadian operations continue, but no deal is likely "early this year."

February 21, 2014

Vale opens first new Sudbury mine in more than 40 years

Vale calls it 'Canada's mine of the future.'

February 16, 2014

Legendary Aussie prospector search for space junk turns to gold

Down Under’s richest living prospector Mark Creasy, just got US$167 million richer.

February 14, 2014

Ontario hires Deloitte to push forward Ring of Fire development

Despite the fact that a major stakeholder has iced the project.