July 21, 2015

Saxony develops new resource technologies for Rare Earth Elements

Scientists and engineers develop innovative technologies for enhanced resource efficiency of critical technology metals.

July 21, 2015

Boticas Exploration update-Medgold increases exploration target at Limarinho zone

Recent sampling and geophysical work has increased the size of the main gold anomaly at the Limarinho zone.

July 21, 2015

Canadian provinces to cut fuel use, boost tidal energy

The deals represent two ground-breaking initiatives to make Canada’s mining industry more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

July 21, 2015

Canadian ministers urged to better prevent damage from mining

Federal Natural Resources Minister, Greg Rickford, argues that the federal government is taking the right steps through new legislation.

July 21, 2015

Gold crash isn’t over — prices near five-year lows

The yellow metal was on the brink of five-year lows on Tuesday, with further losses expected in the coming months.

July 20, 2015

North Korea gains in China coal exports as Vietnam bows out

North Korea was the only country to boost coal shipments to China this year as Vietnamese supply slumped.

July 20, 2015

The US coal industry just had the worst week in years

A wave of bankruptcy is sweeping an industry already hit by competition from inexpensive natural gas, tougher environmental rules and a global coal glut that has decimated prices.

July 20, 2015

Canada’s mine ministers meet in Halifax

Getting through the downturn.

July 20, 2015

Gold plummets to five-year low overnight

As heavy selling in early Asian trading hours tossed over a billion dollars’ worth of the bullion on the market in just a few minutes.

July 20, 2015

Chinese rare earth metals exchange to pay $6.4bn owed to investors

The announcement came after the Fanya Metal Exchange saw hundreds of investors protesting outside the building last week.