February 26, 2014 Iron ore price drops again as yuan slides Steelmaking raw-material close to 8-month low as currency of top ore importer China is pushed down by central bank, boosting domestic producers.
February 26, 2014 East dominated M&A in 2013, expect overall uptick this year – PwC report Deals in 2014 will be 'smarter' and 'more conservative.'
February 26, 2014 French institutions to pump billions into Senegal’s economy The funds will be used to develop a variety of industries including the mining sector.
February 26, 2014 Dubai refiner responds to conflict gold charges Dubai-based Kaloti Jewellery Int'l, one of the world's largest gold refiners, denies it paid out over $5 billion in cash for gold from African war zones.
February 25, 2014 Report: Dubai audit on conflict gold kept under wraps Human rights group says one of world's largest refiners Kaloti Jewellery Int'l failed to report $5 billion in potentially suspicious transactions.
February 25, 2014 Paul Renken: For 2014 gains, look to uranium, PGMs and gems Renken, senior geologist and analyst with VSA Capital, calls 2014 a soft year for gold and silver prices, but foresees stronger prices—and demand—for nickel, copper and tech metals as the…
February 24, 2014 France targets Africa with new $550m state mining company France resurrects its 17th century economic policy, sets up state miner to explore for rare earths and gold focusing on francophone Africa and South America.
February 23, 2014 China hunts top party officials who protected mafioso mining tycoon Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.
February 22, 2014 Strikers vow to fight on as platinum price goes soft Platinum, palladium prices unmoved as South African strike enters second month.
February 21, 2014 New online map shows deforestation as it happens The data shows that between 2000 and 2012, the earth lost far more trees than it gained.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
