October 20, 2014

China sets tougher restrictions on illegal mining, exporting of rare earths

Beijing has launched a five-month campaign that aims to finally crackdown on illegal extraction and smuggling of the coveted elements.

October 20, 2014

RB Energy meltdown highlights tough times for lithium, rare earth firms

As RB Energy Inc. flamed out and fell into creditor protection during the past couple of weeks, investors were shell-shocked.

October 17, 2014

Chilean authorities divided over Goldcorp’s $3.9bn El Morro mine

The country’s environmental authority criticized the Top Court decision saying the miner conducted proper consultation with local indigenous groups and shouldn’t have to do it again.

October 17, 2014

Cliffs the newest victim of iron ore price slump: to take $6bn charge

The miner said the move was driven by its revised pricing outlook and adverse market conditions.

October 16, 2014

Copper price below $3 as mines add a million tonnes

Copper price sinks to 10-month low after new report says mine capacity representing 6% of current production will come on stream over the next six months.

October 16, 2014

Iron ore price crushed again

Those calling a market bottom after Monday's surge and Chinese import gains may have been premature.

October 16, 2014

In Alberta, anxiety grows over declining oil prices

Alberta’s oil patch and government are watching nervously as the slump in world oil markets threatens the province’s economic boom.

October 16, 2014

Renewables would boost First Nations’ support for mining in Ontario: poll

About 71% of the Northern Ontario First Nation community residents surveyed believe the provincial government is not doing enough to promote renewables.

October 16, 2014

BHP bows to pressure, to list spinoff in London

The mining giant has made a sharp U-turn on its initial decision to snub a London listing for its $17 billion spinoff.

October 15, 2014

Switzerland’s central bank calls to thwart gold vote

The initiative seeks to force the SNB to keep at least 20% of its assets in the metal and repatriate gold reserves held abroad.