Russia’s Polymetal may invest in rare earth project to tap electric vehicle demand

Beijing has launched a five-month campaign that aims to finally crackdown on illegal extraction and smuggling of the coveted elements.

Announcement comes as Polish authorities work on a plan to group its loss-making mines into a “bad” or a “good” unit.

The country is fine-tuning details of a new mining law that will make it easier for foreigners to tap the nation’s riches.

The agreement signed with Indonesia’s outgoing government also means higher royalties to be paid by the firm.

The LME says its electronic solution for the platinum and palladium price — LMEbullion — could benefit gold bugs.

The miner said the move was driven by its revised pricing outlook and adverse market conditions.

Dundee Capital Markets Vice President and Senior Mining Analyst David Talbot explains the turbulent currents roiling the uranium space, and names eight players he thinks are positioned just right.

New research shows inland Chinese steel mills pay a 35% premium over seaborne benchmark with 210mt of steel capacity potentially looking for alternatives.

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."