August 28, 2014

Zinc, nickel prices to move ‘dramatically’ higher next year says Scotiabank

Commodity funds & investors have bid up zinc prices, anticipating tightening supplies over the next three- four years — with mine supplies not keeping pace with demand growth

August 27, 2014

Why short-term slowdowns are great

Better footing in the long term.

August 25, 2014

Report: Worst is surely over for explorers

Capital raising for exploration up more than 32%.

August 20, 2014

Glasenberg: ‘Supercycle ain’t over’ – demand ‘higher than it’s ever been’

Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg strikes positive note after announcing jump in profits, output and better trading conditions at Swiss commodities giant.

August 19, 2014

Potash prices, oversupply scaring potential Jansen partners: BHP

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said the project ramains in BHP's main plans, but added the firm is not in a rush to develop it.

August 19, 2014

BHP shares hammered on demerger, profit miss

World's number one miner hopes to save $3.6 billion spinning off aluminium, coal, manganese, nickel and silver assets into new company.

August 18, 2014

Ivanhoe picks banks to evaluate African copper projects

The strategic review will focus on the potential introduction of third-party strategic investors or joint-venture parties for the Kamoa and Kipushi copper projects in the DRC.

August 18, 2014

Demerged BHP may not hold on to coal assets for long: analysts

The division contributed just $746 million of the $21.12 billion earnings BHP reported for the 2013 financial year.

August 18, 2014

BHP spinoff could be worth $12 billion

Speculation is of a new Perth-based company with current CFO Graham Kerr at the helm housing non-core assets including Australian lead-silver mine.

August 16, 2014

From A to Zinc: In your backyard and beyond

Although most commonly thought of as an ingredient in sunscreen, zinc is actually a critical component in many of our summer essentials. As can be seen in our new infographic…