China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019
The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.
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Millions of people being contaminated with toxic mercury used in mines
The largely unregulated use of mercury has created a major worldwide environmental hazard.
$10 trillion investment needed to avoid massive oil price spike says OPEC
OPEC says that $10 trillion worth of investment will need to flow into oil and gas through 2040 in order to meet the world’s energy needs.
Australian uranium in demand as China goes full steam for nuclear
The global outlook for uranium looks bright, with Asia's burgeoning nuclear energy industry fuelling demand for the radioactive metal.
Close enough to a bottom, gold best alternative for investors — Doug Casey
Doug Casey, founder of Casey Research, told Kitco News that he expects prices to move higher next year.
Chile’s copper miners still making money despite price collapse
Official figures contradict recent local reports showing that most copper miners in the country are barely breaking even at current metal prices.
This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015
Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of the very few commodities to experience gains this year.
Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine
The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.
U.S. coal industry on track for record low in mining deaths
In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines nationwide for the year, putting the industry on track to best the record low of 16 set in 2014.
