A lot of news coming out of the South African mining sector the last few weeks. With major positive developments being followed by significant setbacks — raising the Read More
Lots of natural resources news in America this week. With big opportunities opening in mining and energy, in several spots across the country. The highest-profile happening was a Read More
Very notable price action across the platinum group metals complex the past weeks. With rhodium rising as high as $1,550/oz — up 19% from the $1,305 rates that Read More
Quick update: the government of Japan officially unveiled its $10 billion funding package for Asian LNG expansion yesterday. Saying it hopes to create new demand sources for the Read More
Back from Myanmar and Mongolia. To find that one of the world’s fast-growing mining trends has taken another twist this week. As I’ve been discussing for several months, Read More
The South African mining industry got more bad news this week. With sources saying major platinum producer Lonmin has been threatened with a possible shutdown of its mines, after Read More
Fun one for Friday. Focusing on the question: would you buy your mineral concentrates on eBay? That’s what one group of industry insiders is aiming for this week. Read More
This week in Pierce Points: Moody’s warned on South Africa mining. The new mining code may downgrade nearly the entire sector to junk. Rosneft made India’s biggest foreign investment. The Russian Read More
Lots of updates this week to recent stories. With Glencore upping a bid for Rio Tinto’s Australia coal assets, and Tanzanian police arresting dozens after villagers stormed gold Read More
I’ve been writing a lot the last several months about the new South Africa mining charter. And this week, that issue is coming to a head — just Read More