A new emerging kind of farming, agroecology, may soon replace the standard monocropping to increase greater crop yield, particularly in developing regions.
A few countries have mined more minerals than others, and whose lands are much more fertile and naturally richer. Mining thrives in these countries.
Some base metals are up for a more optimistic year after experiencing declines in recent years.
The acquisition of high-potential mines is on the uptake, with Global Ferronickel Holdings, Nickel Asia, Sirius Resources and Metals X staging takeovers.
Nickel has become the most unpredictable commodity item in the metals segment thanks to its volatile prices and its capability to divide economic entities.
The mining sector of Russia enjoys a good position as it is expected to produce large numbers of precious and semi-precious metals this year.
Among all precious metals, platinum is considered to be the most versatile because of its malleability, uses, and properties.
The demand for bullion rose amid concerns about the Greek turmoil spreading to other countries within and outside the Eurozone.
Silica has various uses, which makes it one of the most in demand sand variety in the world.
Russia’s oil and gas industry reached record-high numbers this September, but a former government official warns that supplies will last only up to two decades.