October 15, 2014 Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."
October 15, 2014 Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply 2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark
October 14, 2014 Court orders Centerra to halt trade of shares owned by Kyrgyz gov’t The injunction was sought by Stans Energy.
October 10, 2014 Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.
October 6, 2014 Russia is making a comeback on the global rare earth metals market In the next three years, the Urals will launch production using new technology to extract rare earth metals from uranium ore.
October 3, 2014 Former Barrick chief buys Iamgold mine This is the first asset Aaron Regent's private equity firm acquires, after failing to buy Glencore’s Las Bambas copper project in Peru.
October 2, 2014 Miners to rely heavily on automation, digitization and green processes New dimensions are being created within the industry, which help optimize production.
September 24, 2014 Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth…
September 24, 2014 Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.
September 18, 2014 Looking for lithium mega-deals with Thibaut Lepouttre Where will Tesla Motors get the tons of lithium it will need to make advanced batteries at its Nevada gigafactory?
Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December. December 24, 2025 | 12:12 pm
