July 31, 2015

Survival of the fittest — what to expect for rare earth miners outside China

While analyst predict a rebound in hard-hit rare earth prices later this year, it is still unclear whether companies outside China, the world’s largest producer, will be able to challenge…

July 29, 2015

Nautilus Minerals: Vessel dewatering plant detailed design contract awarded

Nautilus Minerals Inc. announces that contract for the detailed design of the Solwara 1 dewatering plant to be used on the Company’s Production Support Vessel has been awarded to the…

July 29, 2015

Miners in Asia and Africa more likely to switch to different OEM within next five years

Whilst miners are relatively loyal in Australia and North America to their current Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS), over half of those in Asia are likely to seek out a new…

July 29, 2015

Antofagasta cuts copper output forecast for the year

This is the second time this year that the London-listed miner slashes its annual copper production guidance.

July 28, 2015

‘Trapped’ Chinese stock investors key to gold demand

With trading in half of all equities halted by Beijing even those Chinese investors wishing to seek a safe haven in gold cannot do so says new report.

July 28, 2015

Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi copper, gold mine halts production

The company is also slashing 30% of its foreign employees and 15% of the local workforce.

July 28, 2015

Saudis expand price war downstream

The undisputed king of oil and gas is making some moves that could change the face of the global refining sector.

July 27, 2015

Inflation Deniers Emboldened by Gold’s Struggles

The vultures are circling. Precious metals bulls, laid flat by gold and silver prices dropping for the 5th week in a row, […]

July 27, 2015

Indian miner to expand operations at Rio’s former Mozambique coal assets

ICVL wants boost annual production at its Benga mine from 5.3 million tonnes to 13 million tonnes in the next five years.

July 26, 2015

The nickel price can only go up

This trailblazing company is ahead of the game in the fastest growing region in the world.