In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country”

Above-normal temperatures during the winter of 2015–16 were a key reason for the large decrease in coal production during the first three months of 2016.

Zhongjin Gold Corp., Shandong Gold Mining Co. and Zijin Mining Group Co. said to be among potential bidders.

Canada slipped in the Fraser Institute’s global ranking, while Chile remains the most attractive jurisdiction in Latin America.

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.

World Bank revises down growth rate for commodity exporting countries to just 0.4%, predicts 15% decline in metal prices this year.

Capital spending by the world's largest miners since 2010 amounted to $632 billion – 32% of which has now been written off says new report.

An official endorsement of such mission would pave the way for several other for-profit space ventures currently in the works.

Most analysts believe the commodities market has turned a corner and that prices are unlikely to return to lows seen in the past year.

The fuel has rallied 50% since February, when it plunged to the lowest since at least 2007.