June 29, 2016

India miners rally as cabinet approves mineral exploration rules

Delhi wants to open up mining of gems and precious metals and cut reliance on imports.

June 28, 2016

Morgan Stanley: Iron ore will drop to $35 by fall

Iron ore advanced to a 5-week high of $53.40 on Tuesday, but analysts see steep decline in the final quarter of 2016.

June 28, 2016

Belarus to sell India potash at lowest price in a decade

Price is about a third less than last year's level as global supplies of the crop nutrient exceed demand.

June 27, 2016

Potash price surge could lead to higher food costs for billions

We are on the precipice of a food fight among 7 billion people, and potash will be right at the center of it.

June 27, 2016

Canada oil sands output to grow 1 million barrels daily by 2025

The 42%-growth to 3.4 million barrels per day by 2025 will come from the expansion of existing facilities rather than new projects, IHS says.

June 27, 2016

Kyrgyz authorities hand Centerra Gold final permit to keep Kumtor mine running

Kumtor mine is the country's largest private sector employer and taxpayer and Centerra’s main gold producing mine.

June 27, 2016

BHP hikes exploration spending to focus mostly on copper, oil

It will raise its annual exploration spending by 29%, allocating nearly all its $900 million budget to finding new copper and oil deposits in the fiscal year beginning next month.

June 24, 2016

Gemfields Unveils: Ruby Inspired Stories

Gemfields is proud to unveil ‘Ruby Inspired Stories’, a triptych of films featuring up-and-coming global female talent, each exploring the hidden meaning behind these captivating gemstones.

June 24, 2016

Russia-Belarus potash pact may stage a comeback

Belarus has said it might cooperate with Uralkali, in the first sign the two sides might work together since the Russian potash producer broke off their business alliance in 2013.

June 23, 2016

Centerra Gold to keep Kumtor mine open as Kyrgyzstan hands key permits

The company is yet to receive an approval of its Kumtor’s 2016 mine plan, which it requires to continue operating the mine beyond June 30.