Codelco spending $25 billion just to keep output steady
$5 billion a year for five years will merely replace exhausted mine capacity says CEO of world's largest copper company.
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Study: New projects need a $3.50 copper price
Copper price hasn't traded at those levels for two years.
Understanding how long your fleet should last
Machines run differently in Arizona compared to a remote country.
Iron ore price back below $50 after Chinese property shock
GDP slowdown was expected but China's property sector, responsible for half of steel demand, is in a tailspin as Q1 unsold inventory rises 24%.
Canada and India sign historic uranium supply deal
As part of the agreement, Cameco will supply 7.1 million pounds (3.22 million kilos) of uranium concentrate to India over the next five years.
Canadian wins right to sue Silvercorp over ‘false imprisonment’ in China
After a B.C. court rejected a bid by the miner to have Kun Huang’s allegations thrown out.
M Partners’ Derek Macpherson found three resource companies that have done the impossible—increased in value 30% this year
In this interview with The Gold Report, Macpherson says companies that can change their narrative on the fly—and deliver—will inevitably perform. Macpherson covers some performers and others that he expects will perform in H2/15 and beyond.
Bringing light into the dark: Forensic analysis is key to root cause of failures
All sectors of the mining and construction industries are continually seeking ways to counter the costs of major equipment failure. Forensic engineering is now emerging as the first course of action.
Asteroid miner puts first demonstration spaceship in orbit
The Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) will spent three month in orbit trying to identify subsystems to explore and prospect for valuable resources on asteroids.
