Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector." Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 2:32 pm
Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply 2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark Simon Moores - Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | October 15, 2014 | 1:11 am
Court orders Centerra to halt trade of shares owned by Kyrgyz gov’t The injunction was sought by Stans Energy. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2014 | 5:09 pm
Inside Australia’s graphite boom 2014 has seen graphite stocks in Australia take-off with the value of ASX-listed companies topping $1bn Simon Moores - Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | October 13, 2014 | 5:12 pm
Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2014 | 1:17 pm
Former Barrick chief buys Iamgold mine This is the first asset Aaron Regent's private equity firm acquires, after failing to buy Glencore’s Las Bambas copper project in Peru. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2014 | 4:56 pm
Miners to rely heavily on automation, digitization and green processes New dimensions are being created within the industry, which help optimize production. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 10:07 pm
Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership. SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm
Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm
