CommoditiesSurplus, but aluminium tipped to riseAluminium prices should improve slightly this year, despite an expected surplus of the metal and the likelihood of overproduction in the years ahead.23 Jan 04:30 PM
CommoditiesAbsorbent clay key to clean farmsA mining sector group says New Zealand should be doing more to capitalise on the use of pollution-soaking clay to clean up dairy land.08 Jan 04:30 PM
CommoditiesPetrobras' last-ditch rescue bidPetrobras officials attempted to save their Raukumara Basin project by asking for time to seek a financial partner.10 Dec 12:43 AM
CommoditiesFracking issues could 'fall through gaps'New Zealand's fragmented oversight of the oil and gas industry could result in potential 'fracking' problems slipping through the gaps.05 Dec 02:25 AM
BDBDCommoditiesOil giant dumps NZ exploration permitsBrazilian oil company Petrobras has handed back exploration licences it holds for deep sea oil and gas prospects off the North Island's East Cape.04 Dec 12:50 AM
OpinionPike River fallout beyond tragedyThe ramifications of an inquiry's findings into Pike River are potentially huge.09 Nov 04:30 PM
CommoditiesAnti-fracking movies blastedTodd Energy report says mining technique is used safely in NZ.08 Nov 04:30 PM
CommoditiesPublic back mining: pollA lobby group a believes Kiwis support mineral exploration and mining as an avenue towards economic prosperity, but is concerned public awareness needs a boost.14 Oct 04:30 PM
CommoditiesShell tentative on Great South Basin drillingShell says the earliest it will consider drilling in the frontier deep water Great South Basin will be the summer of 2014-15.25 Sep 07:50 PM
