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.

May 29, 2014

EPA’s new carbon regulations could cut coal emissions by 30%

US President Barack Obama is expected to announce next week the first imposed limits on power plant emissions in the country's history.

May 29, 2014

Chinese copper asset buyers are out again

Driven by China's seemingly insatiable demand for concentrates as more smelter capacity comes on-line and refined copper imports diminish, the need for foreign sourcing of copper raw materials is increasing.

May 29, 2014

Major new coal projects unlikely to be profitable: Goldman Sachs

The bank analysts say the window for profitable investment in new thermal coal mining and infrastructure capacity “has closed.”

May 28, 2014

Gold price slides again despite largest ETF inflows since 2012

Investors buy a net 8.4 tonnes in world's largest gold-backed ETF, the biggest buying spree since October 2012 when gold was at $1,800 an ounce.