Planetary Resources' first spacecraft begins testing asteroid prospecting technology

“Our philosophy is to test often, and if possible, to test in space (…) We are innovating on every level from design to launch,” Planetary Resources president and chief engineer, Chris Lewicki, said.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Nickel Asia Nickel Ore Output Soars in H1

The Philippines nickel mining company Nickel Asia Corp. reported a 25% increase in its neciel ore output for the first six months compared to the same time a year ago.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

China panic crushes mining stocks

Billions wiped from mining sector as gold, silver prices fall and copper, iron ore prices plummet to 2009 levels amid Chinese stock market collapse

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Rocket explosion a fresh blow to asteroid mining ambitions

When an unmanned SpaceX rocket carrying cargo to the International Space Station disintegrated over the Florida coast just two minutes after lift-off Sunday, the pieces not only fell on billionaire Elon Musk's aerospace venture image, but they also clouded a f...

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Capital injections into SOEs delayed, growth may suffer

Capital injections into state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have experienced delays this year, potentially hampering growth-generating projects that had been expected to have multiplier effects on the economy.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Western Areas buys Glencore's Cosmos Nickel Complex for A$24.5 million

Western Areas acquired Glencore's Cosmos Nickel Complex, a project that will sit nicely alongside Western Area's existing Forrestania Nickel Operation in Western Australia.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Nickel Asia Corp.: The Philippines Will Fail to Satisfy China’s Nickel Ore Demand

[Ferro-Alloys.com]According to Manny Samson, chief financial officer of Nickel Asia Corp., the Philippines is not capable of completely meeting the demands for nickel coming from China. The Philippines, despite being the world's largest nickel ore producer, is...

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Sherritt's nickel output up at Ambatovy JV

Canada’s Sherritt International Corporation said the nickel output for the Ambatovy Joint Venture totaled 3,874 tons (100% basis) in May, up by 24.6% compared to the last month.

Monday, June 8, 2015
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