May 7, 2014 Newmont Mining may halt Indonesia operations The Indonesian government plans to increase export tax on copper concentrates to 35% by January 2015.
May 7, 2014 Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.
May 7, 2014 Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
May 7, 2014 Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
May 6, 2014 Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.
May 6, 2014 Anglo Asian scores three-year copper sales deal The Gedabek mine expects to exceed its target to produce 595 tonnes of copper for 2014.
May 6, 2014 Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.
May 6, 2014 South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.
May 5, 2014 Nickel price rise: too much too soon says new report Nickel prices are up by almost a third since the start of the year. That looks premature at best and, at worst, overdone says new report.
May 4, 2014 India gold bar imports plummet but diamonds rock A govt clampdown saw Indian imports of gold bars almost halve, but the diamond trade is robust with rough imports up 24% and polished exports jumping 31%.
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
