October 19, 2015 Oil market showdown: Can Russia outlast the Saudis? While the sharp decline in crude prices has saved crude consuming nations hundreds of billions of dollars, the loss in revenues has caused crude exporting countries intense economic and financial…
October 16, 2015 Diamonds could help spot early stage cancers Australian researchers have found a way to use diamonds to act as beacons in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and identify cancerous tumours before they become life-threatening.
October 16, 2015 Randgold to exceed 2015 output target from Kibali, wants new licence in Congo The mine produced 526,627 ounces in its first full year of operation in 2014, and was expected to yield 600,000 ounces this year.
October 16, 2015 Rare earth producers say illegal mining in China responsible for low prices As a result, all rare earths producers inside and outside China are facing extremely challenging conditions, say insiders.
October 16, 2015 Miners need to invest $150bn to avoid looming supply shortages According to research house Wood Mackenzie, the need for investment is becoming desperate in zinc and lead and will be a major issue in the copper sector in the next…
October 15, 2015 Codelco-Mitsui stall Anglo American assets sale in Chile A month after Anglo completed the sale of Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde copper mines in northern Chile, analysts are calling into question the firm’s chance to unload two other assets.
October 15, 2015 Australia says ‘yes’ to Carmichael coal mine by Great Barrier Reef The country's government has given its final, yet conditional, approval for one of the world's biggest coal mines.
October 15, 2015 Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine to miss deadline for first shipment The transition to production comes at a challenging time for the company, as prices for iron ore have fallen 70% since mine construction began in 2011.
October 15, 2015 China vs. United States: A tale of two economies Today's infographic contrasts everything about the two economies. While they are both comparable in size, they are both very different...
October 15, 2015 Australia’s Ranger uranium mine extension rejected The traditional owners’ opposition could mean that Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, has to write down the value of its assets.
US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense. January 20, 2026 | 01:11 pm
