April 20, 2014 US first rare earth mine in decades may be in Wyoming At the moment about 90% of the world’s rare earths —used in a variety of industries including green technology, defence systems and consumer electronics— come from China.
April 20, 2014 Scientists find ‘easy’ way to extract rare earths from seafloor The new method simplifies the process and may push miners to try securing more licences to explore the seabed.
April 20, 2014 China coal mine death toll rises to 21 Last year alone 1,049 people were killed or went missing in mining-related accidents in the nation, the world’s largest consumer of coal.
April 18, 2014 Sliding Chinese currency takes blame for gold price weakness Some 1,000 tonnes of gold have been used in highly complex and lucrative deals designed to skirt Chinese capital controls. Deals that are now being unwound.
April 18, 2014 One more reason iron ore price won’t stray too far from $120 Beijing's strategy to consolidate the domestic iron ore industry under six to eight large miners has been met with skepticism.
April 18, 2014 We have to talk about Fanya Metal Exchange The rare earth storm has passed, but a new critical metal conundrum could be ahead for the West.
April 17, 2014 China, Japan and ‘mystery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project While the WA government is favours Chinese capitals, Australian junior Padbury Mining says it has secured $6.5 billion to take over the project, but refuses to reveal backer's name.
April 16, 2014 Sales at world’s largest rare earth firm halves, profits evaporate Baotou says WTO ruling will only increase pain for the industry.
April 16, 2014 36,000 Chinese couples marry each day and gold gifts are de rigueur Parents on either side give the couple gold - what jewelry stores call jiehun san jin, literally "marriage, three gold".
April 16, 2014 Three variables to consider before investing in gold While there continue to be many gold bugs out there, I’m not one of them—but I do see gold as a trading opportunity.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
