July 1, 2016

Australia’s uranium polluting the Antarctic — scientists

Australia has about 40% of the world's uranium reserves and exports nearly 7,000 tonnes of yellow cake annually.

July 1, 2016

Rio Tinto exits PNG, gives away copper-gold mine with $51bn in reserves

Decision follows a company review of the asset that was triggered by the Bouganville government’s pressure to restart mining at Panguna or give it up.

June 30, 2016

Newmont selling Indonesian unit for $1.3 billion

With the sale, Newmont is offloading its Batu Hijau mine, Indonesia’s the second-biggest copper and gold operation.

June 29, 2016

Cautiously optimistic about nickel price

Nickel's jumped back above $9,000 and the outlook is for steady price increases through 2019 despite possible lifting of Indonesian export ban – report.

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.