February 24, 2015 Biggest steel breakthrough in decades Korean scientists create a cheap, flexible steel with a strength to weight ratio of today's best titanium alloys using a nickel catalyst.
February 23, 2015 Coal miners jailed for Mongolia tax evasion seek pardon US citizen Justin Kapla and two Philippine nationals sentenced to 5 – 6 years in jail while working for coal miner SouthGobi appeal to Mongolian president.
February 23, 2015 Auction of coal mines in India to lower power tariff — President India's government says to be committed to bringing transparency in the allocation of natural resources including coal.
February 23, 2015 Russia opens its largest coal mine The Arshanovsky open cut mine is expected to yield 10 million tonnes of coal a year once at full capacity.
February 22, 2015 Seabed mining dreams shattered by New Zealand latest decision The country's refusal of a deep sea mining venture off its coast has cast a shadow over the emerging mining practice.
February 22, 2015 Charges against former Uralkali CEO dropped, potash price war imminent While criminal charges against Vladislav Baumgertner, former Uralkali CEO, were ditched, he may face further damages claims as part of the so-called potash case.
February 21, 2015 Coal mine blast kills eight, traps 40 in Pakistan After methane gas explosion triggered a collapse in a coal mine located about 145 km. off the provincial capital of Quetta.
February 20, 2015 Divers find ‘priceless’ hoard of Arab gold coins The sunken treasure includes coins of various denominations and sizes from the period of the Fatimid Caliphate, a Muslim dynasty.
February 18, 2015 Australian rare earth project making headway A rare earth project in New South Wales, Australia moved a step closer to mining after receiving approval from the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).
February 18, 2015 Coal price rally with legs as India overtakes China Thermal coal prices have jumped 22% in a month as mines close. Surging Indian imports, set to overtake China's in 2015, will support prices longer term.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
