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.

January 27, 2016

CHARTS: Chinese supercycle can’t be repeated

Mining hits a BRIC wall.

January 27, 2016

Current mining downturn not a ‘normal’ one — Moody’s

The ratings agency expects physical supply/demand imbalance to widen further, leaving miners in extremely weak conditions.