Government officials call for output control at Chinese steel mills

As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.

Two of the top iron ore produces, Australia and Brazil, are set to benefit from soaring exports registered by the end of 2013.

EIA report shows how the prices of various energy commodities increased from 2012 levels.

Predictions of a hard landing in China will not pan out and global emerging market growth will accelerate in 2014 lifting demand for metals and minerals.

Mars One, a Dutch non-profit mission to build the first human settlement on Mars, said only 24 will be sent.

World's largest iron ore terminal Port Hedland reopens and miners return to work after anticipated disruptions caused a jump in the iron ore price.

But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.

While 2013 will go down as the one when gold stop glittering and miners were forced to tighten their belts, our readers favoured a wide range of stories.

West Australian residents are taking shelter as destructive Christine is set to make landfall at midnight or early Tuesday.