Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted
Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.
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BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm
New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.
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 of the Arctic and its ownership.
India’s top court cancels over 200 coal licences
It only spared four of the licences granted since 1993.
Miner among Africa’s top 10 female business leaders
Bridgette Radebe, chairwoman of Mmakau Mining and president of the South African Mining Development Association, is known for being one of Africa’s first black female mine owners.
SGS awarded five year on-site laboratory contract renewal for Teranga Gold Corporation’s Sabodala Mine in Senegal
For four years SGS has provided ongoing quality service and experienced staff, and will continue to manage and operate the laboratory for a minimum of another five years.
China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report
Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore.
Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration
Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.
New diamond nanothreads may let scientists build space elevator
Scientists have discovered how to produce ultra-thin diamond nanothreads, a sort of very strongnanotubes, which could prove to be stronger and hardier element currently available.