October 8, 2015

Over $21bn worth of mining projects delayed in Peru due to social conflict

Six people have been killed in anti-mining protests so far this year, including three at last week's clash between police and locals near Las Bambas copper mine.

October 7, 2015

Mining stocks surge as end of commodity rout called

Morgan Stanley sees a "sharp reversal" in commodities with prices rising nearly 20% by 2017 making mining stocks "historically attractive".

October 6, 2015

Coal, which built a Chinese city, now threatens to bury it

The West Open Mine, the largest open coal mine in Asia, is winding down.

October 6, 2015

Western Potash and Tairui sign MOU With China Development Bank

China Development Bank is a Chinese policy financial organisation, with a focus on the development of international business, and remaining in the top position among Chinese banks with respect to…

October 5, 2015

Is the rare earth price slump finally over?

Domestic demand and industry consolidation in China stabilizing prices in decline since 2011.

October 1, 2015

China’s astonishing rise in one simple chart

When compared to the US, the world's largest economy for 150 years, China's ascent is even more startling because it took place over such a short time-span.

October 1, 2015

China to execute three over grisly mine murder scams

The murders were eerily similar to those depicted in the 2003 film "Blind Shaft"

October 1, 2015

Fifty killed in a knife attack at a Chinese colliery

Manhunt underway.

September 30, 2015

Iron ore miners have new price competition: Chinese scrap

Domestic scrap prices have fallen below the cost for Chinese coastal mills to produce pig iron.

September 30, 2015

Low commodity prices could persist says Lagarde

Change that is "necessary and healthy"