June 1, 2015 Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.
May 31, 2015 What America can learn from China’s infrastructure Heavy news indeed for the country known for building the first-of-its-kind transcontinental railway and interstate highway system.
May 29, 2015 Seven diamond miners form group to fight synthetics But some believe main challenge will be falling prices and wholesalers difficult access to credit to purchase rough diamonds.
May 29, 2015 India’s appetite for fertilizers beats expectations — Phosagro After being practically absent from the Indian market for two years, the Russian firm has signed a three-year supply contract with IPL.
May 28, 2015 Asian investors sought for Western Australia’s resources sector The commodities price slump offers opportunities in Western Australia for Singapore investors, especially in liquefied natural gas (LNG), Bill Marmion, the state's mines and petroleum minister, has said.
May 28, 2015 Iron ore tycoon Gina Rinehart loses $3.8bn legal battle She lost control of the family trust, which holds almost 25% of iron ore miner Hancock Prospecting.
May 27, 2015 No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.
May 26, 2015 China eyes Canadian uranium miners — report China needs supply for its 22 operating reactors and the other 24 currently are under construction.
May 26, 2015 China to launch $16bn gold investment fund The entity will be run by a new company to be established by gold producers and financial institutions.
May 26, 2015 Fortescue shares skyrocket on Chinese investment rumours The stock surged over 15% in early trade, closing at A$2.40, or 10.6% up, after reports of Chinese-linked companies seeking permission to invest in the iron ore producer.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
