Tesla’s China surprise big blow for cobalt, nickel price bulls

"Western Australia is arguably close to experiencing recession-like conditions."

Global phasedown of super greenhouse gases "could reduce carbon emissions by 90 gigatons by 2050."

Illegal mining by Chinese nationals has become an increasing source of contention and resentment for local Ghanaians.

The news comes less than two months after operator Woodside shelved the project in its current form.

Steel yourself: 91% of Asia's steelmakers believe prices wil fall further from today's record lows.

It's estimated that 50,000 illegal Chinese gold prospectors are currently operating in Ghana.

The iron ore rally is holding for now, but struggling Chinese steelmakers now say the worst is yet to come.

Top 10 silver producing countries in 2012.

More than 150 scientists from 33 institutions signed a letter warning the Australian government of the mounting threats to the Great Barrier Reef from new coal ports and other industrial projects.