May 9, 2014

Glencore may consider bidding for ENRC Kazakhstan manganese assets

ENRC was delisted from the London Stock Exchange after the largest investor backed the founders' US$4.5 billion takeover last year.

May 8, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Gold – The eclipsing demand of the east

This infographic, part three in our 2014 Gold Series, covers the rise of Asian demand for the yellow metal.

May 8, 2014

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.

May 8, 2014

Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms

Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.

May 8, 2014

Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman

Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.

May 7, 2014

John Mauldin’s knock on the side of the head to world leaders

The future will be decided in a race between global advances in demand for resources, complex technology and biotech innovation, and growing sovereign debt.

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.