A year ago there was a great deal of uncertainty about what the new year offered. In the event, 2017 was a solid year for the industry, with greater demand for most metals, higher prices, and better financial management by mining company executives. As a result, investor confidence returned and there was a significant improvement in the market valuations of mining companies. Th...
READThe mining sector performed well in 2017, with the industry's aggregate market capitalization rising to US$1.4 trillion and a long-awaited improvement in investor confidence. An analysis of 15 companies with the largest share-price appreciation in the calendar year to December 29, 2017 reflected the growing relevance of battery commodities, such as cobalt, lithium, and vanadium...
READAustralia is the second-largest nonferrous exploration destination, although iron ore was the most valuable commodity produced at nearly USD$34.3 billion in revenue, followed by gold at USD$10.3 billion in 2015. For an overview of key mining activities in Australia, including drilling and development activity, commodity revenues, reserves and resources in situ values, capital r...
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