June 5, 2014 Miners profits sank 72% over past year, lowest level in a decade Global net profits have dropped to $20 billion in the last year, with gold, coal and diversified miners being the worst affected.
June 5, 2014 The platinum supply shock Even investors who typically eschew precious metals have been hard-pressed to ignore the platinum industry this year.
June 4, 2014 Halved since 2011, EPA rules to push coal price down another 20% EPA's radical new rules make building new coal-fired power plants unfeasible while 15% of existing capacity will be shut down within two years, reducing demand.
June 3, 2014 IEA: Coal mining needs $735 billion investment through 2035 With a further $300 billion in coal transportation infrastructure to meet global demand over the next 20 years.
June 2, 2014 Obama unveils historical attempt to curb coal power plants emissions The controversial regulation, which some lawmakers already are trying to block, is one of the most sweeping efforts to tackle global warming by this or any other administration.
June 2, 2014 Iron ore price breaks fall After unnerving 7% slide last week, iron ore managed to eke out a small price gain Monday.
June 2, 2014 Marubeni eyes Vale’s halted Rio Colorado potash project in Argentina The Japanese firm is said to be looking to either acquire the project, or restart it as partner of Vale.
June 1, 2014 INFOGRAPHIC: Why the Russia-China LNG won’t crimp BC imports Announced in early May, Russia will sell China $400 billion of natural gas.
May 30, 2014 Golconda diamond fails to find buyer at Christie’s auction in Hong Kong It was expected to fetch up to $10 million.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
