Illegal rare earth production in China keeps global prices low: vice-minister Rare earth's are 'strategic' metals, used in smart phones, electric cars, and military equipment. MINING.com Editor | May 3, 2013 | 6:16 pm
RED HOT: Copper price rallies 6.8% Copper led a rally in base metals on Friday after good economic news in the US, growth stimulus in the EU and a global stock market rally. Frik Els | May 3, 2013 | 6:02 pm
Roskill: Niobium goes from strength to strength Recovery slowed in 2012 but a return to long-term growth is certain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 3, 2013 | 4:07 am
Russia wakes sleeping rare earth giant Billionaire Alexander Nesis, state-owned Rostec reach $1bn deal to develop world's largest rare earth deposit and take control of Russia's REE stockpiles. Vladimir Basov | April 28, 2013 | 12:18 am
Glencore sold $659 million of goods to Iran Goods sold included aluminum oxide as well as other commodities. Michael Allan McCrae | April 25, 2013 | 3:08 pm
Sixty Australian nickel miners let go Workers will receive the "legally mandated severance packages." Michael Allan McCrae | April 24, 2013 | 2:45 pm
Eastplats suspends funding for South African Crocodile River mine The company cited low prices and productivity as reasons for the decision. Kerry Hall | April 20, 2013 | 11:30 pm
How Canadian mining can maintain its global competitive edge Canada should not take for granted its position as a mining industry giant. MINING.com Editor | April 17, 2013 | 7:58 pm