US scientists figure cost-effective way to extract rare earths from coal The new mineral processing technique also makes the extraction environmentally friendly. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2016 | 3:27 am
Suncor cuts spending by 10% after posting $2bn loss on writedowns The Canadian oil giant lowered capital spending plan to between $6bn and $6.5bn from a November estimate of $6.7bn to $7.3bn. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2016 | 2:55 am
China ‘war on coal’ to drive labour unrest — report The country's renewable energy industry will benefit, as it is set to step in as a substitute for coal in the coming years. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2016 | 10:10 am
India mulls key investment to set iron ore plants in Iran According to official figures, Iran has now more than $10 billion of investment pledges under its belt. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2016 | 8:25 am
Chile’s court confirms 2nd highest fine in history for Caserones mine The copper mine, property of Japan's top smelter JX Nippon Mining & Metals, will have to pay $10.8 million for breaching environmental rules. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2016 | 4:18 am
Luxembourg joins race to conquer space mining The move comes only three months after U.S. President Barack Obama signed a space exploitation law. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2016 | 3:05 am
Gold hits fresh three-month high amid oil selloff The precious metal has become the best performing commodity of the year and one of the very few to post a sizable gain in 2016. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2016 | 8:25 am
Dominion Diamond can go ahead with Ekati mine expansion — watchdog The board's recommendation still needs to be approved by Canada’s Northwest Territories authorities. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2016 | 7:05 am
China gets tougher on illegal mining, exporting of rare earths Beijing to set up tracing system to determine and certify the origin of the materials. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2016 | 4:24 am
Sibanye Gold shopping for new mines, possibly including base metals The gold miner is expanding its portfolio to platinum, coal and uranium, as it also mulls an incursion in the base metals sector. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2016 | 2:55 pm