June 24, 2014

US Supreme Court backs Obama’s carbon regulations

The high court backed the EPA's carbon emission cuts for large facilities, but said it has no rights over smaller polluters such as apartment buildings, schools or restaurants.

June 23, 2014

Copper price extends rally after Chinese data, deficit surprise

Seven straight days of gains.

June 23, 2014

Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC

Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.

June 22, 2014

Gold investors: Let this cycle be your guide

History indicates good times are ahead.

June 20, 2014

Iron ore price builds on rally

But Chinese banks are starting to call in iron ore-backed loans to traders holding 38mt, forcing them to dump inventories onto already well-supplied market.

June 19, 2014

Copper demand to overtake surplus by 2019: Zimtu

Copper mining economics "changing dramatically."

June 18, 2014

Iron ore price in mini rally

Back above $90 a tonne after soaring Indian ore import numbers lift sentiment.

June 17, 2014

Indonesia ban keeping nickel price on the boil

Philippines and New Caledonia can't supply enough laterite nickel ore to China.

June 17, 2014

China’s top gold firm talking to Barrick, has Friedland ‘hotline’

China's largest gold miner, China National Gold, is actively looking for partnerships and acquisitions around the world.

June 17, 2014

Rare earth prices have turned

Don't underestimate Beijing's resolve to crack down on its dirty, low-tech industry and the effect it will have on supply and prices says two new reports.