Researchers think they’ve solved graphene’s biggest problem The lightning-fast material stands a chance of becoming the next best thing in processors. Ana Komnenic | August 21, 2013 | 10:59 pm
China’s 5-star rare earth resort The luxury Desert Lotus Hotel outside Baotou, the epicentre of China's rare earth industry. Frik Els | August 21, 2013 | 6:21 pm
Position filled: New CEO for London Metal Exchange Martin Pratt may replace Martin Abbott. Ana Komnenic | August 20, 2013 | 11:48 pm
Glasenberg writes off $8 billion. Yawn 9 reasons why Glencore-Xstrata's eye-watering impairments are nothing to lose sleep about. Frik Els | August 20, 2013 | 3:26 pm
The write-downs aren’t done yet: Glencore Xstrata – $7bn Merger taking a hit from Xstrata assets. Ana Komnenic | August 19, 2013 | 8:33 pm
Australian mining company sues Botswana Mount Burgess sues after Botswana denies license renewal. Ana Komnenic | August 16, 2013 | 10:02 pm
Red hot nickel ball cutting through peanut butter Jumping the shark? Michael Allan McCrae | August 16, 2013 | 3:40 am
Electric transportation could jump-start rare earth markets: Patrick Wong Hybrid and electrical cars are on the cusp of overtaking standard automobiles. And when they do, the rare earth markets will take off. The Metals Report | August 13, 2013 | 5:42 pm
Astronomers identify 12 asteroids close enough for mining UK researchers went through a list of 9,000 near-Earth celestial bodies. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2013 | 6:34 pm