May 8, 2014 Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
May 8, 2014 Iron ore price crashes to lowest since September 2012 China's debt crisis is causing a vicious circle in its steel industry, pushing the iron ore price to a two-and-a-half year low.
May 7, 2014 John Mauldin’s knock on the side of the head to world leaders The future will be decided in a race between global advances in demand for resources, complex technology and biotech innovation, and growing sovereign debt.
May 7, 2014 Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.
May 7, 2014 Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
May 7, 2014 Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
May 6, 2014 Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.
May 5, 2014 Nickel price rise: too much too soon says new report Nickel prices are up by almost a third since the start of the year. That looks premature at best and, at worst, overdone says new report.
May 5, 2014 Rare mineral project in Nebraska to bring ‘huge economic opportunities’ NioCorp Developments' El Creek niobium mine could become the first such a mine in the US, which currently imports 100% of its needs for the metal.
May 5, 2014 Mexican police seized 68,000 tonnes of iron ore mined by drug lords So far this year Mexico has seized more than 200,000 tonnes of illegal iron ore, most of it on its way to China.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
