January 18, 2016 One small step for mining’s new frontier Once a figment of science fiction films, the sometimes risky notion of mining in space may soon become a reality if asteroid miners have their way.
January 18, 2016 India’s gold bonds seen luring investors in search of safe haven The second tranche of India's sovereign gold bonds, whose sale began on Monday, is likely to draw good response from investors.
January 18, 2016 Nautilus to test seafloor mining production equipment The Canadian deep sea miner has signed agreements with United Engineering Services LLC to provide support services associated with wet testing the company’s production and storing equipments.
January 15, 2016 US sets moratorium on new federal coal leases The freeze on new leases for coal mined from federal lands is part of a sweeping review of the federal coal plan.
January 15, 2016 BHP takes largest-ever write-down on US shale operation The world’s largest miner announced Friday a roughly $7.2 billion pretax charge against its U.S. onshore energy assets
January 15, 2016 Dominion Diamond chairman steps down, replaced by De Beers veteran Robert Gannicott's replacement as chairman will be Jim Gowans, a former DeBeers Canada CEO and most recently the co-president of Barrick Gold,.
January 15, 2016 Russian Supreme Court denies Stans appeal These rulings set aside the award of the International Arbitration Court at the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry dated June 30, 2014 (the “MCCI Award”) through which Stans was…
January 15, 2016 EPA faces first lawsuit over Colorado mine spill The state of New Mexico also plans to sue the owners of two Colorado mines that were the source of the massive spill.
January 15, 2016 War between Saudi Arabia and Iran could send oil prices to $250 The rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran has quickly ballooned into the worst conflict in decades between the two countries.
January 14, 2016 Fresh setback for Gabriel Resources in Romania, Rosia Montana named historic site The decision grants Rosia Montana protection from industrial activities, including mining.
BNP backs gold price to hit $6,000 as rally ‘makes sense’ The gold-silver ratio, while still lower than its two-year average in the 80s, has bounced back, said Wilson, BNP’s director of commodities strategy. February 10, 2026 | 03:14 pm
