October 3, 2014 Ship laden with Arctic nickel on historic Northwest Passage voyage The polar class vessel is loaded with a cargo of nickel concentrate from Nunavik’s Deception Bay destined for the port of Bayuquan, northern China.
October 3, 2014 Greenspan sings gold’s praises as China aims for 8,500 tons As if the geopolitical situation across the globe weren’t volatile enough, the massive demonstrations in Hong Kong have only added fuel to the fire.
October 1, 2014 Alrosa diamonds sales reach $3 million in less than 10 days At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.
October 1, 2014 Anglo American to start mining at massive iron ore project in Brazil The company was granted final permits for its long-delayed and three times more expensive than originally expected Minas Rio iron ore project.
September 30, 2014 UK authorities to review bid for $2.7bn potash project in national park Analysts say this is “make or break” time for the company behind the massive mine, Sirius Minerals.
September 29, 2014 Solar power to replace coal as world’s top electricity source by 2050 — IEA Coal currently generates about 36% of global electric power, according to the energy watchdog.
September 29, 2014 China to impose revamped coal tax in December The new resource expected to encourage a more efficient use of coal, which has been blamed for the nation's severe air pollution troubles.
September 28, 2014 China spurns gold, adding to price woes The slump in the gold price that has occurred in recent months shows no signs of letting up, and the latest import data from China will not give any joy…
September 26, 2014 World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes.
September 26, 2014 Aussie court stops Palmer’s firm attempt to axe Citic Pacific mining rights Today’s interim injunction prevents Mineralogy from stripping its Chinese business partner from its iron ore mining rights in the Pilbara.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
