Big names like BHP and Glencore can't seem to agree on which metals will deliver the best long-term exposure to the developing global market.

The world's biggest miner will face a test of its ability to move beyond bulk mining.

Nations added 374.1 tons in the first six months as Russia and China kept building reserves and Poland made a massive purchase.

EU-funded project aims at improving access to raw materials in small and difficult to access mineral deposits.

Project is looking at the impact of a technology on the environment and how that is perceived by the local community.

Stephan Kirsch's new position takes effect August 1.

The alumina market has collapsed over the last three months with both Chinese and Western prices now at their lowest levels in two years.