Vale puts stake in New Caledonian nickel unit up for sale
Move is part of a wider review of low performing assets after new Chief Executive Fabio Schvartsman took charge in June.
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Atlas Copco up on higher third-quarter orders, bullish demand forecast
The Swedish firm is fine-tuning details for a group split that will see its mining, infrastructure and natural resources business trade as a new company in 2018.
Proceeds from massive diamond found by pastor to go to Sierra Leone’s poorest
Over 50% of the proceeds will be used to fund clean water, electricity, school, medical facilities, bridges and roads, none of which are currently available in the village of Koryardu, where the diamond was found.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Kennecott following fatal accident
Rio Tinto production of refined copper at the Utah-based division has been halted since Oct. 8 after a worker was exposed to sulfur dioxide gases at the plant. The employee died two days later.
Seven workers killed and one still trapped after Turkey coal mine collapse
Part of a coal mine in Turkey's southeastern province of Sirnak has collapsed, leaving eight workers trapped inside.
De Beers latest diamond sale the worst in almost two years
The world’s largest diamond producer by value offered less precious stones, in line with its policy of trying to match sales to demand.
Investors pile into Peru’s $2 billion Michiquillay copper project
Companies have until Nov. 2 to sign up for the auction and the winner will be announced on Dec. 20
Sibanye scraps planned closure of loss-making South African mines
Precious metals miner said its platinum group metals (PGM) operations had delivered "solid operational results" in the first-half of 2017, prompting an upward revision to its 2017 production forecast and a downward revision to guided costs.
Stellar Diamonds soars on $1.25 million-sale of Guinea assets
Deal allows the Stellar to focus on its bigger Tongo-Tonguma project in Sierra Leone, which would be the country's second largest diamond mine ever.
B2Gold up on higher-than-expected production
Company said it expects production of between 50,000 and 55,000 ounces of gold from its new mine in south-western Mali to bring total metal production for 2017 to between 530,000 and 570,000 ounces of gold.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.