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World Bank: Commodities falling like it’s 1985

Organization predicts a rare occurrence in 2015: a decline in all nine commodity indices with industrial metals falling another 5%; precious metals down 3%.

Frik Els | January 23, 2015 | 12:17 am

Global mining sector ended 2014 on a disappointing note: report

December is a period that sees lower levels of exploration and resource announcements, and last month was every bit as disappointing as expected, an SNL report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2015 | 3:18 pm

China’s alleged intentions to mine Antarctica spark global debate

New evidence has emerged of China's interest in digging for oil, gas a minerals in the frozen continent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2015 | 12:25 pm

Canpotex secures potash demand from China in deal with Sinofert

Minimum of 1.9 million metric tons of red standard-grade potash over three years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 6:15 pm

Allana Partner ICL launches “Potash for Growth” program in Ethiopia

Initiative intends to unlock the potential of agriculture in Ethiopia by promoting balanced fertilization among local farmers.

Marketwired | January 15, 2015 | 6:40 pm

These are the top 10 global mining trends for 2015

Price volatility, geopolitical turmoil, rising costs, declining grades and a general lack of financing will make of 2015 another challenging year for the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2015 | 4:53 pm

‘Mick the Miner’ goes after Vale’s nickel assets

The 56 year old who built Xstrata into one of the world’s biggest mining firms and then sold it to Glencore, is tipped to be on the verge of landing his first big fish.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2015 | 11:00 am