June 6, 2015

Why Western Australia became the center of mine automation

The technology groups key focus.

June 5, 2015

China’s five year plan and the end of an era

At its centre will be a shift of emphasis away from trade with the advanced nations, whose prospects are bound to subside towards their level of economic growth.

June 5, 2015

Gold mining still most significant source of income in Africa, Asia — WGC

Mali, Papa New Guinea, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Tanzania, DRC and Mongolia among countries where gold mining contributed the most to their locals economies, says the World Gold Council.

June 4, 2015

What’s ahead for copper, coal, iron ore and China according to Joy Global

Mixed picture.

June 4, 2015

Centerra down 5% on Kumtor environmental delays

Kyrgyz environmental agency given another three months to evaluate Canadian firm's annual plan for massive gold mine before extending permits.

June 4, 2015

The evolution of the oil weapon

In the age of derivatives, swaps, and electronic money transfers, a new form of warfare has emerged: financial warfare.

June 4, 2015

The world’s top 40 miners saw returns hitting decade-low in 2014 — report

They shed $156 billion in market value last year, or about 16% of their combined worth, according to PwC.

June 3, 2015

Chinese investors eye struggling iron miners in Australia

China is approaching distressed Australian iron ore miners, hoping to pick them up on the cheap.

June 3, 2015

Iron ore, copper oversupply here to stay, so get used to it — BHP’s Mackenzie

BHP Billiton's outspoken chief executive officer believes oversupply will keep global metals prices lower for much longer.

June 3, 2015

Iron ore price jumps to three-month high

Signs of demand improvement as iron ore imports cover at Chinese ports fall to near two-year low.