Rare earth producers say illegal mining in China responsible for low prices
As a result, all rare earths producers inside and outside China are facing extremely challenging conditions, say insiders.
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Why gold ain’t goin’ anywhere anytime soon
The price of gold has been range-bound from the low $1200s to the upper $1000s per ounce since early February of 2015.
Miners need to invest $150bn to avoid looming supply shortages
According to research house Wood Mackenzie, the need for investment is becoming desperate in zinc and lead and will be a major issue in the copper sector in the next few years.
US Global Investors’ Frank Holmes and Ralph Aldis: Gold companies that create extra value will always reward investors
Even in the worst resource market in history, companies with good management teams can increase in value.
INFOGRAPHIC: Chart of the week: “Gold off to races?”
This week, gold made a significant technical breakthrough as it passed through its 200-day moving average to make three-month highs. These types of events can be a bullish sign for traders.
BHP raising $6.5bn fresh sign of mining turnaround
"There'll always be investors wanting to get in early, but the junior market would only really start to benefit once majors instil investor confidence."
Codelco-Mitsui stall Anglo American assets sale in Chile
A month after Anglo completed the sale of Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde copper mines in northern Chile, analysts are calling into question the firm’s chance to unload two other assets.
Australia says ‘yes’ to Carmichael coal mine by Great Barrier Reef
The country's government has given its final, yet conditional, approval for one of the world's biggest coal mines.
Russia’s Kotinskaya Longwall Mine Orders Cat® Face Conveyor
Using Cat longwall roof supports, face conveyor (AFC) and stage loader, the Kuzbass region mine has repeatedly set Russian longwall production records.