A rare earth project in New South Wales, Australia moved a step closer to mining after receiving approval from the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).
Thermal coal prices have jumped 22% in a month as mines close. Surging Indian imports, set to overtake China's in 2015, will support prices longer term.
Investors in Mexico-focused Newstrike Capital (TSXV:NES) enjoyed a small bump today with the announcement of a takeover by Vancouver-focused Timmins Gold (TSX:TMM).
The Norwegian fertilizer firm Yara International (OTCMKTS:YARIY) has confirmed the potential to mine potash from the Danakil Depression in northeastern Ethiopia.