Foreign investment or grassroots growth - the future of mining in Rwanda

Encouraging foreign investment without threatening artisanal miners

Tia Maria: inside the commodity versus community dilemma in Peru

The Peruvian Government has awarded a construction licence to Southern Copper Corp

Will the new Rare Earth Industry Association reshape the industry?

We spoke to Gwendolyn Bailey, project associate at the Rare Earth Industry Association

A fractured world: how political divisions could impact mining investments

From trade wars to Brexit how international tensions could benefit or damage investments

The gold standard: what is behind bullion’s best run in years?

US interest rate policy, declining bond yields and how gold miners view the market

Can behavioural science create a safer mining industry?

Dr Emily Haas of NIOSH explains how it can improve communication and save lives

Deepsea mining: the environmental debate

Our writers look into the two sides in this important, environmental debate

Mining Illinois: is it time up for coal mining?

The coal market continues to slump, and new mine closures are being announced