Iron ore price drops to 5-month low despite record Chinese imports
China increased imports of iron ore 10% last year to 820m tonnes, but a bigger jump in stockpiles and a flood of new supply have pushed prices down 3% this year.
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Indonesia ban rocks nickel market
Against expectations of a last minute climbdown by authorities, Indonesia's nickel, bauxite and tin ore ban went into effect Sunday.
Mongolia sees Oyu Tolgoi deal this month
If Rio Tinto and Mongolia can reach a deal on a $6bn+ expansion of the copper-gold mine it would completely transform the Asian nation's economy.
Study: Acid mine drainage can help clean up, recycle fracking wastewater
Two wrongs sometimes can make a right.
Historic 1oz gold coin goes for $4.6 million at auction
Minted by Ephraim Brasher in 1787, a goldsmith and neighbour of George Washington, the coin contains 26.66 grams of gold.
China’s rare earth industry is still dominated by illegal operations
Despite a two year campaign aimed at cleaning the sector and removing all unlawful operations, China has admitted that its rare earth industry still suffers greatly from pollution, smuggling, and illegal mining.
Coal makes a 2014 comeback
While environmental regulations and cheap natural gas have worked together to kill off coal in the United States, coal is not dead yet.
Sandvik introduces smarter compact core drills
Sandvik DE130i and DE140i, the company’s latest compact core exploration drills, feature more automation, increased productivity and easier operation thanks to computer systems that control all drilling.
Investors pile back into gold stocks
Miners enjoy heavy gains on Friday as the gold price continues 2014 climb.
