February 2, 2016 China gets tougher on illegal mining, exporting of rare earths Beijing to set up tracing system to determine and certify the origin of the materials.
February 2, 2016 New Indian rule backfires, boosts unofficial gold trade The government's latest attempt to control gold imports has boosted unofficial trading in the world's second-biggest gold consumer.
February 1, 2016 Nautilus takes delivery of Seafloor Production Tools Nautilus Minerals Inc. announces that the Solwara 1 Joint Venture (comprising Nautilus 85% and Eda Kopa (Solwara) Limited 15%) has taken delivery of the three Seafloor Production Tools (“SPTs”) from…
February 1, 2016 THEnergy review of the Energy and Mines Summit in London More than 200 delegates from the mining, renewable energy and finance sectors attended this event.
February 1, 2016 Despite De Beers and Rio’s efforts, global diamond output to jump 1.3% this year The miners concerted effort to limit global diamond supply is forecast to be offset by stable Russian production, new mines, and production increases by Dominion Diamond and Petra Diamonds.
January 31, 2016 This is what’s making iron ore prices even worse Iron ore prices, traditionally influenced primarily by demand and supply factors in the physical market, are showing signs of becoming “financialised” as paper trading increasingly plays a part in driving…
January 29, 2016 World’s top 10 rookie gold mines These high-grade mines will soon start competing with gold mining's industry leaders.
January 29, 2016 Canadian miners can take Kazakhstan to court for seized assets, rules tribunal Ruling opens door for international claims against Kazakhstan.
January 28, 2016 Indonesia, Freeport fail to reach deal over copper export permit The two sides have yet to resolve a government demand that the US firm first pay a $530 million deposit.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
