September 11, 2015

Will the copper price supply cut rally last?

Yes, says this new report which forecasts a further 15% rise in the copper price by the end of the year.

September 11, 2015

Nuclear power to grow fastest in more than 20 years

World Nuclear Association report says declining secondary supply, Asian and Middle East reactor builds necessitate whole new mined uranium pipeline by 2025.

September 9, 2015

India’s gold monetization schemes met with skepticism

India's cabinet has launched two gold savings vehicles to to put the 20,000 tonnes of gold held privately to more productive use.

September 9, 2015

Stans Energy reaches ‘amicable’ deal with former CFO over her dismissal

In March last year, Anna Kuranova sued the company alleging to have been fired wrongfully.

September 7, 2015

Campaign to save Australia’s coal sector heavily mocked in social media

The PR campaign praising the “endless possibilities” of coal in providing “light and jobs” has triggered a massive reaction among social media users.

September 7, 2015

Glencore fights back — to slash debt by $10bn, halt copper mines in Africa

Mounting pressure from investors has forced the firm to come up with a $10 billion package of debt-reduction measures.

September 6, 2015

India’s Modi Tells Coal Power Plants to Subsidize Solar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has ordered some of India’s oldest coal-fired power plants to help make solar farms more competitive

September 4, 2015

Glencore’s just had one of its worst weeks ever — shares down 22 pct

The company, already the worst performer in the FTSE 100 index in 2015, has lost almost 60% of its value since the beginning of the year.

September 3, 2015

Investigation launched into Mongolian iron ore mine financed by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for impacts on local communities

The investigation comes in response to a complaint filed to the EBRD’s Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM) in December 2014 from herders affected by the project.

September 2, 2015

Nothing for punters when Rio buys out Turquoise Hill

Rio will buy all of Turquoise Hill soon says new report, but 'there's no incentive to promote the true value' of Vancouver co's giant Mongolia copper mine.