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.

May 5, 2014

Baosteel and Aurizon launch $1.4 billion bid for Aquila

The company invested in Aquila in 2009 to help fund its iron ore project and a separate coking coal mine.

May 1, 2014

Wood Mackenzie says Indonesia export ban points to questions over China’s long-term bauxite supply

In light of the Indonesian mineral ore ban that came into force on January 12th 2014, Wood Mackenzie says the aluminium industry - particularly in China - faces a challenge…

April 30, 2014

Copper, iron ore prices gap down again amid credit crackdown

Beijing is curbing the use of industrial metals and iron ore as collateral in short-term financing creating a vicious circle as deals are rapidly unwound.

April 30, 2014

World Bank: China to overtake US as biggest economy THIS YEAR

New study based on purchasing power parity sees Chinese economy overtaking US this year. India leaps from 10th to 3rd.

April 30, 2014

Padbury Mining walks away from $6.5bn Oakajee iron ore port and rail project

Oakajee could have enable the region's iron ore miners to be one of the major suppliers of the steel-making material to Asia.