CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue
Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.
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Iron ore price set to top $80
Chinese futures speculation frenzy continues.
Gold price fights back – touches $1,200
But ETF investors continue to pull out – GLD has lost 65 tonnes since Trump victory.
Oil comes back to life in Canada
Two years after the collapse in oil prices forced the oil and gas industry to scale back drilling, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) is forecasting a year-over-year increase in the number of wells drilled in Canada.
Billion-pound cash infusion clears path for UK potash mine
The chances of a potash mine taking shape on the Yorkshire moors just got a whole lot better, thanks to a major financing.
Death toll rises on Turkish mine cave-in as BBC journalist detained
It appears the Turkish government is attempting to suppress criticism of a mine disaster last weekend that killed 12 miners and left four still missing.
Australian rare earths company picks construction contractor
Potentially the first rare earths mine outside China to recover heavy rare earth elements passed another milestone this week.
Northern Canadian diamond miner ready for new exploration
Undeterred by transportation challenges at its northern Canadian diamond property, Peregrine Diamonds is about to open its wallet for the next phase of exploration.
Alberta inks $1.36bn deal with three firms to shut down coal plants
Payments will be done over the next 14 years to compensate the firm for shutting down their plants earlier than originally planned.
