March 31, 2016

Slowing China tops global executive fears for the first time

March survey by McKinsey sees China trumping geopolitical instability, leadership change, terrorism, refugees and euro break-up as risks to global economy.

March 30, 2016

Breakthrough aircraft to transform remote mining

Lockheed lands $480m customer for aircraft combining power of helicopter, airplane and hovercraft dramatically altering mining and exploration economics.

March 23, 2016

Commodity bulls twisting in the wind

After rebound in sentiment, mining and metals sector increasingly vulnerable to outside shocks says new report.

March 21, 2016

The richest and poorest countries in the world

The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.

March 20, 2016

Private capital is ready to invest $7 billion in mining

Half of private capital funds say it's easier to find attractive investments in the sector new study finds.

March 18, 2016

CAT sales show mining slump only getting worse

Industry bellwether Caterpillar's global mining equipment sales drop 42% as Asia-Pacific and Latin America orders fall off a cliff.

March 17, 2016

Gianni Kovacevic: A big increase in the number of electric cars means big demand for key commodities

Gianni Kovacevic is driving a Tesla across the US and promoting his book, 'My Electrician Drives a Porche'.

March 16, 2016

Lithium X bulks up for lithium boom

If you are one of the 15 cent Lithium X placees, your stock comes free trading on March 27 and congratulations.

March 16, 2016

Plans move forward for rare earth elements mine on Labrador coast

Financeable at a cost of $152 million.

March 15, 2016

Molycorp bankruptcy gets messy

Bondholders left holding the bag for bankrupt Molycorp (NYSE:MCP) are unhappy with the latest turn of events in bankruptcy proceedings.