January 7, 2018

$900M Australian rare earths mine given state approval

The mine could supply up to 10% of world demand for neodymium and praseodymium, used in the manufacture of magnets for wind turbines, and electric vehicles.

January 5, 2018

CHARTS: Big mining’s surge in value shames tech giants

The mining cycle turned two years ago – gains for the sector's largest companies have far outpaced stocks like Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook since.

January 4, 2018

Chile and Argentina to lead lithium output growth after 2018

The bulk of new capacity would come online in 2019.

January 4, 2018

The 5 largest gold nuggets that still exist

From a nugget containing 1682 troy ounces of gold to one shaped like a massive pair of hands- here is a list of five of the biggest existing nuggets.

January 3, 2018

Nickel prices will continue to fall: BMI

Increased supply from Indonesia and subdued demand from China are the main drivers behind the downward trend.

January 3, 2018

Vale is said to be negotiating BHP exit from Samarco venture

Vale and BHP Billiton in talks over future of their Samarco iron-ore joint venture, including the possibility of the Brazilian miner taking full ownership.

January 2, 2018

Mining in 2018: Copper price to power on

Markets where technology hasn’t substantially shortened the supply cycle and where cost are rising (ie copper) have the greatest long-term upside in prices

January 2, 2018

Glencore sells Australian coal mine to Gupta’s GFG Alliance

Glencore agreed to sell one of two Australian coal mines it put up for sale last year to British industrialist Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance.

January 2, 2018

The EU starts to lead the Kimberley Process

Even though the system has received criticisms, its 54 participants seem committed to making it work.

December 29, 2017

Silver-lead-zinc-mine to re-open in New South Wales

The town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, will have something to shout about in the new year.