August 24, 2014

SCO and Mackinder’s prophecy

The SCO intends to do away with the U.S. dollar for trade settlement.

August 21, 2014

Gold price: This year September may bring fall

September is gold's best performing month historically, but a new research note from investment bank UBS says 2014 is unlikely to follow long-term trends.

August 21, 2014

Copper price rally evaporates on Chinese factory data

Latest gauge of manufacturing activity falls to near contraction levels.

August 20, 2014

Top Chinese gold miner sets aside $1bn for African buys

Zijin Mining Group looking to acquire sizeable gold and copper projects in Africa this year.

August 20, 2014

Ghana’s new law could end illegal mining

The revised regulation will empower courts to confiscate equipment seized from illicit miners.

August 19, 2014

Potash prices, oversupply scaring potential Jansen partners: BHP

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said the project ramains in BHP's main plans, but added the firm is not in a rush to develop it.

August 19, 2014

China coal mine explosion traps 29 workers

Last year alone 1,049 people were killed or went missing in mining-related accidents in China.

August 19, 2014

Aussie mining tycoon Palmer’s aversion to China just went a bit too far

Clive Palmer has come under fire for labelling the Chinese government “mongrels” and “bastards” on national television.

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.