Congo triples levy on cobalt with strategic-minerals decree

New report predicts Australian mining sector growth to fall sharply through 2017 and pressure of weakening mineral prices will spark industry consolidation.

Stans Energy is seeking close to US$118 million in compensation for losses and damage through an international arbitration action launched Thursday.

The World Trade Organization has not confirmed the news yet.

Canada Lithium Corp shares were marked down more than 8% on Tuesday on massive volumes, after announcing bought-deal financing that investors thought were selling the company cheaply.

REEs play a key role in the expected growth of many emerging clean energy technologies.

The 15 mining executives interviewed said this is "healthy" and part of the industry’s "natural cycle."

Despite optimistic news in early October, Molycorp is running low on cash.

The ruling’s most controversial point is the one that allows miners to potentially bring hundreds of foreign workers into the country.

Less state involvement, possible lifting of ban on ore exports and smoother licensing process envisaged for South Asian nation.