October 26, 2015

African Potash appoints former politician to board

Mark Simmonds has been appointed Director of the Company with effect from 10 November 2015.

October 26, 2015

Weak metal prices to hit miners through 2016 — Moody’s

The situation, says the ratings agency, won’t change over the next 12 to 18 months, and metal prices may fall even further.

October 26, 2015

Rio’s controversial Warkworth coal mine extension close to final approval

The NSW Department of Planning has recommended conditional approval of the much needed and long-debated mine expansion, as its current permit expires in June 2017.

October 26, 2015

US aluminum producers say Chinese firm evading import duties

The case, filed with the U.S. Commerce Department late last week, is considered the first formal move to curb China's aluminum exports.

October 26, 2015

Rick Rule: I am too wise to call a bottom in mining

Rick has seen too many cycles to answer a question like that.

October 26, 2015

The global depression and deflation is currently underway!

Most central bank policy makers, investors, and analysts around the world today are gripped by the worry of declining growth rates, dwindling international commodity prices, high unemployment, and other macroeconomic…

October 23, 2015

MMG’s gigantic Las Bambas mine in Peru to open next year despite protests

The copper mine, one of the world's biggest, is on track to begin production in the first quarter of 2016, despite weak prices and relentless protests against the project.

October 23, 2015

Canada’s oil sands using less water — report

Oil sands companies used 1.5 barrels of water from the Athabasca River to produce one barrel of bitumen in 2014, compared to 2.2. barrels of water in 2012.

October 23, 2015

Miners sue state of Oregon over dredging ban aimed to protect salmon

They argue Oregon's ban on using machines during in-stream mining of precious metals violates federal laws.

October 23, 2015

EPA mine spill could have been prevented, probe concludes

The accident would have been avoided had the EPA team checked on water levels inside the abandoned mine before digging into its collapsed and leaking entrance, says document.