Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analystsThe commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays, however, are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2016 | 6:30 am
Market volatility means cash is king for mining and metals companiesCash optimization, capital access and productivity top EY’s 2016-17 business…Ernst & Young | September 29, 2016 | 11:50 am
Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017The country is poised to becoming the world’s third largest…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 8:50 am
Sex, drugs, rock’n’roll all get a boost from Aussie mining boom Australia now a key destination for foreign sex workers, illegal narcotics and touring rock bands Marc Howe | December 31, 2012 | 2:25 am
Greenland can, but doesn’t want to, be globe’s new top rare earth producer Greenland’s treasure trove of rare earth metals, the largest deposit outside of China, cannot be mined because the elements are connected to restricted radioactive materials. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2012 | 10:00 am
Japan’s new government ponders revival of nuclear power "We need to reconsider the previous administration's policy that aimed to make zero nuclear power operation possible during the 2030's" Marc Howe | December 28, 2012 | 4:18 am
Exponential gains in solar efficiency could make it half the price of coal by 2030 Researchers believe Moore's Law is applicable to solar power Marc Howe | December 28, 2012 | 3:44 am
China and Japan could clash in 2013 Leading international relations expert says open warfare could break out between China and Japan next year Marc Howe | December 27, 2012 | 3:20 am
The greatest mining flameouts of 2012 The notable flops, failures and flameouts of the year. Frik Els | December 24, 2012 | 2:40 am
Western Australia expects four more uranium mines over next ten years State premier gives firm support to uranium mining despite federal approval delays Marc Howe | December 24, 2012 | 1:38 am
Mining costs soar as productivity languishes, superfluous staff proliferate Excess sub-contractors and outdated construction techniques lead to cost blowouts and project delays Marc Howe | December 23, 2012 | 11:48 pm
What energy independence? How the US oil boom has been oversold A negative feedback loop is already in play in the fracking business. Oilprice.com | December 22, 2012 | 11:05 pm