May 12, 2014

Gallium market to benefit as LEDs come of age

Demand for gallium is forecast to rise rapidly between 2014 and 2020 as general lighting moves away from incandescent and fluorescent lamps to light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

May 9, 2014

Angkor Gold presses ahead in Cambodia with Indian and Chinese partners

In India, mining companies do not require proven and probable reserves to start building a mine.

May 8, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Gold – The eclipsing demand of the east

This infographic, part three in our 2014 Gold Series, covers the rise of Asian demand for the yellow metal.

May 8, 2014

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.

May 8, 2014

Iron ore price crashes to lowest since September 2012

China's debt crisis is causing a vicious circle in its steel industry, pushing the iron ore price to a two-and-a-half year low.

May 7, 2014

John Mauldin’s knock on the side of the head to world leaders

The future will be decided in a race between global advances in demand for resources, complex technology and biotech innovation, and growing sovereign debt.

May 7, 2014

Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China

Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.

May 7, 2014

Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting

Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

May 7, 2014

Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index

Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.

May 6, 2014

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.