September 1, 2014

The case for a September gold price surge

Historically holding gold going into September reaps investors a more than 3% return.

August 29, 2014

Iron ore prices approaching 5-year low

Monthly loss up to 8.4%

August 28, 2014

Potash: Come back Baumgertner, all is forgiven

One year after Vladislav Baumgertner blasted the global potash market wide open, the now ex-Uralkali CEO's predictions seem to be playing itself out.

August 28, 2014

CHART: Copper price could follow iron ore over a cliff

Iron ore is down 34% this year over China fears, soft demand and surging supply. The copper market is equally exposed, but has so far defied fundamentals.

August 28, 2014

Less than 2% of Peru’s total mining concessions are active

Around 15,000 of the total 55,000 licences in effect risk fines and even losing all privileges over the land.

August 27, 2014

Iron ore falls again, hits fresh two-year low

If the steel-making material loses another $2 a tonne, it will be the lowest since October 2009.

August 27, 2014

Chinese investment to make Peru world’s second-largest copper producer

Chinese backers are now behind one-third of all Peru’s new mining investments by value.

August 27, 2014

Largest iron ore miners smashing Chinese competitors

There’s a death match among iron ore producers, with the big Australian miners and Brazil's Vale increasing pressure on their high-cost Chinese rivals.

August 27, 2014

Why short-term slowdowns are great

Better footing in the long term.

August 26, 2014

Iron ore price drops to 2-year low

Spot falls to $88.90 a tonne as iron ore price suffers weakest quarter since 2009.