August 18, 2014

Palladium skyrockets on Russia tensions, hits 13-year high

It hit $900 a troy ounce for the first time since 2001.

August 18, 2014

China should take cues from rare-earth ruling

Time for all parties to reconsider industry policies.

August 18, 2014

Demerged BHP may not hold on to coal assets for long: analysts

The division contributed just $746 million of the $21.12 billion earnings BHP reported for the 2013 financial year.

August 18, 2014

Chinese coal burning set to decline first time in 14 years

China burns almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined, but new data show year to date declines in output and sales.

August 17, 2014

High expectations for the mother of all lodes in Afghanistan

$908 billion of mineral wealth.

August 16, 2014

Three Gorges Dam described in superlatives

Comprehending China's massive infrastructure build.

August 15, 2014

Chinese rare earth alliance sues Hitachi Metals over patents

Hitachi holds over 600 neodymium iron boron magnet patents, but has authorized only eight Chinese companies to use them in a total of 149 patents.

August 15, 2014

This pink diamond may become one of the most valuable gems ever sold

The diamond is expected to fetch between $12.8 million and $15.4 million at auction on October 7.

August 15, 2014

America’s first oil sands producer and other natural resources surprises: Peter Epstein

Who stands to capture the graphite market?

August 15, 2014

Trading pure play iron companies

Double bottom over June and July a strong bullish signal.