Albemarle sees inflation as speed bump in supply growth

There are some signs that the rapid decline in thermal coal prices in recent months has moved the market into oversold territory.

Lynas, one of the world’s main suppliers of rare earths outside China, said it was open to processing materials closer to its Australian mine if that meant it can renew its licence in the Southeast Asian country.

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached a record $93 billion last year.

Many in the industry have emphasized the importance of copper in the quest for a lower carbon economy.

The move is aimed at providing a tool for institutional investors to assess the risk from their holdings in mining companies.

The deal also will be voted on by Newmont shareholders next Thursday. If approved, the deal is expected to close by June.

Australia’s largest gold producer has been searching for juniors with appealing assets in Western Australia's Paterson region to jointly develop them.

The diamond producer has inked deals with New Azilian and Equigold, following the delivery and de-risking of the Lesotho-based mine, which began commercial production in December.

With a market facing a global deficit, the world’s biggest iron ore export port is flagging a timely boost in shipments as Fortescue and rivals bring on new mines in Australia’s Pilbara region.