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Energy commodity prices gained as metals sank in 2013

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

Ana Komnenic | January 6, 2014 | 11:56 pm

Dr Doom lifts mining gloom

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.

Frik Els | January 3, 2014 | 11:28 pm

About 1,000 shortlisted for one-way trip to Mars

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2014 | 6:20 pm

Australian iron ore exports resume after cyclone

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.

Frik Els | January 2, 2014 | 12:46 am

Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook

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

Frik Els | January 1, 2014 | 11:54 pm

‘Midas touch’ bacteria, gold roller coaster and risky countries among top stories of 2013

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2013 | 1:24 pm