November 3, 2015 QE’s creeping communism Most economists and investors readily acknowledge that the current period of central bank activism, characterized by extended bouts of quantitative easing and zero percent interest rates, is a newly-blazed trail…
November 2, 2015 Merging ecology and economy to transform urban mining into world’s leading target manufacturer According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many…
November 2, 2015 India’s festivals, wedding season flop for gold traders Domestic gold price discount in double digits with predictions of 25–30% slump in seasonal buying.
November 2, 2015 Needs of communities near mines in poor countries must prevail in the mining lifecycle, says Global Policy Forum The importance of going beyond environmental considerations when planning the lifecycle of mines to include socioeconomic considerations was a key topic discussed at the last UNCTAD meeting.
October 30, 2015 Future of BHP coal mines in Indonesia hinging on mining rules revision The country's government is in the midst of reviewing its mining legislation, particularly mandatory divestment rules and contract extensions.
October 30, 2015 Japan tightens grip on Kazakhstan’s emerging rare earths sector The Japanese Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) has signed a deal with local authorities to jointly explore for rare earths in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions.
October 29, 2015 Myanmar’s $31bn ‘secretive’ jade industry keeps fuelling rights abuses Most of the profit goes to powerful military and ex-junta figures instead of the state coffers, a report reveals.
October 29, 2015 Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.
October 28, 2015 Newmont slashes costs, mines 16% more gold Also approves expansion of Tanami mine in Australia.
October 28, 2015 Drop in mining sales takes toll on Komatsu Q2 results Construction and mining equipment account for almost 90% of Komatsu’s revenue.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
