From January 1st 2015 the latest efficiency regulations for electric motors come into force in Europe whereby any new installation using a motor between 7.5 kW and 375 kW must use either an IE3 rated motor or an IE2 motor installed with a variable frequency drive (VFD). Aimed at improving the overall efficiency of the installed equipment across Europe, the regulation is supported by a new standard, EN50598, which benchmarks the efficiency ratings of electric motor drives.

China’s increased reliance on nuclear energy and Japan restarting its reactors are only two of the factors driving prices up.

Find out in today's infographic, covering Barron's recent survey of 10 top analysts on what is to be expected in 2015.

The court said Vale had failed to convince him to dismiss the case in which it is accused of conspiring to steal Rio's rights for part of iron ore reserve potentially worth billions.

In a first phase the miner plans to target high-grade diamond ore bodies, meeting a target of 14,000 bank cubic metres (bcm) per month.

The Canadian giant had earlier said it would consider such a move in the event the new tax regime was approbed.

After some three years of disappointment, 2015 promises to be a good year for gold investors.

Huge advances in all sectors from potash and uranium to copper and gold led by a 10% surge in diversified Canadian heavyweight Teck Resources.

State-owned iron ore miner NMDC to triple production to 100 million tonnes per year by the end of the decade.