December 30, 2015 China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019 The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.
December 30, 2015 Millions of people being contaminated with toxic mercury used in mines The largely unregulated use of mercury has created a major worldwide environmental hazard.
December 30, 2015 $10 trillion investment needed to avoid massive oil price spike says OPEC OPEC says that $10 trillion worth of investment will need to flow into oil and gas through 2040 in order to meet the world’s energy needs.
December 30, 2015 Australian uranium in demand as China goes full steam for nuclear The global outlook for uranium looks bright, with Asia's burgeoning nuclear energy industry fuelling demand for the radioactive metal.
December 30, 2015 Close enough to a bottom, gold best alternative for investors — Doug Casey Doug Casey, founder of Casey Research, told Kitco News that he expects prices to move higher next year.
December 29, 2015 BMO defends Joy Global despite ~75% decline In 2015 Despite the huge year-to-date decline and the stock down 85 percent from its all-time high, Tiss believes that Joy Global’s equity value is almost equal to its inventory levels.
December 29, 2015 Chile’s copper miners still making money despite price collapse Official figures contradict recent local reports showing that most copper miners in the country are barely breaking even at current metal prices.
December 29, 2015 This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015 Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of the very few commodities to experience gains this year.
December 29, 2015 Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.
December 29, 2015 U.S. coal industry on track for record low in mining deaths In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines nationwide for the year, putting the industry on track to best the record low of 16 set in 2014.
Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails "The rivalry between China and the United States - we are not interested in it," the country's mines minister said. February 11, 2026 | 07:12 am