January 1, 2015

Ban on iron ore mining led to one million lost jobs in Karnataka, Goa

Ban on iron ore mining and exports in top producing states of Karnataka and Goa led to job loss of one million people, directly and indirectly, according to a ASSOCHAM-Yes…

December 31, 2014

Mining in 2015: Copper price topped

No rally for the red metal in 2015, but all bets are off if China's State Grid Corp finally deploys its $65 billion fixed investment budget.

December 31, 2014

Here is why miners should think ‘accountability’ when talking ‘responsibility’ (Part I)

There currently are several practical and legal reasons for companies to have a CSR strategy in place, says expert in the field Elizabeth Adey, in this interview with MINING.com.

December 31, 2014

Mining in 2015: Zinc price with zing

Zinc prices will continue to gain in 2015, but all bets are off if a not unlikely stockpile shock panics buyers.

December 31, 2014

Mining in 2015: Nickel price promises much

Everything nickel had going for it in 2014 will only become more evident during 2015, but all bets are off if Indonesia even partially lifts ore ban.

December 30, 2014

Iron ore and oil down to financial crisis levels

Iron ore and oil, for ages among the strongest commodities, are on course to end 2014 as the worst performing ones.

December 29, 2014

2015 likely to bring cheer to the Indian steel and iron ore industry

The “Make in India” concept envisioned by the new government guided by its supporting policies is expected to provide immense potential to the markets in the new year.

December 29, 2014

The top mining mergers and acquisitions of 2014

The deals that were and those that failed. Here is MINING.com’s shortlist.

December 24, 2014

One employee shot dead at B2Gold Masbate project in the Philippines

The security guard, a long-time employee at the Masbate gold project, was killed by a fellow guard on Saturday, following an argument between the two.

December 24, 2014

Ladies (and gentlemen) prefer coloured diamonds

The market for coloured gemstones is on fire, with pink diamonds, rubies and sapphires achieving record prices. This infographic sheds some light on the situation.