November 10, 2015 Oil sands industry to remain under siege until 2020 on low crude prices The gloomy outlook comes as the International Energy Agency predicts crude oil won't reach $80 a barrel until at least the end of the decade.
November 10, 2015 Bitcoin surges 55% in month – Chinese moving capital into bitcoin and gold Bitcoin has been surging in value since mid October and gained more than 20% yesterday alone.
November 9, 2015 China smog at ‘record’ levels as coal burning for heating begins Local authorities have issued the highest alert, warning residents to stay indoors.
November 5, 2015 Even iron ore lump prices are being crushed Premiums for lump ore which let steelmakers lower pollution and cut costs have shrunk from $20 to just $3 a tonne.
November 5, 2015 The state of the diamond mining industry going into year-end 2015 So far in 2015, the state of the global diamond industry has been closely aligned with the posture of the global economy, as it so often is, and should be.
November 4, 2015 Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it…
November 2, 2015 Copper bears ignoring Chinese manufacturing turnaround Index of manufacturing activity closely correlated with copper price bounces back in October.
November 2, 2015 Merging ecology and economy to transform urban mining into world’s leading target manufacturer According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many…
October 30, 2015 China’s new 5-year plan brilliant news for mining At fifth plenum Beijing recommits to high economic growth rates, faster urbanization and indicates it's willing to step in to make it happen.
October 30, 2015 Japan tightens grip on Kazakhstan’s emerging rare earths sector The Japanese Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) has signed a deal with local authorities to jointly explore for rare earths in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions.
Hancock Prospecting, Maaden enter JV to ramp up exploration in Saudi Arabia The JV will oversee exploration, development, mining, sales and marketing of minerals in licensed areas. January 23, 2026 | 12:14 pm
