Philippine miners say gov’t shutdown order ‘illegal’
Should the government go ahead with all the recommended shutdowns and suspensions, global supply of nickel will drop by about 8%.
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Copper One, Quebec gov’t lock horns
The junior miner has begun proceedings against the Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the superior court over a denied permit.
Mountain Province just found this massive diamond at Gahcho Kué
The 67.87-carat gem quality octahedron diamond, unearthed during production ramp-up, is the largest of its kind recovered to date at the remote mine.
Dominion Diamond, Ekati miners reach provisional four-year deal
More than 500 unionized workers are expected to ratify the agreement in an upcoming vote scheduled for March.
Talks between BHP, Escondida workers to resume as Gov’t steps in
The company's request for government mediation effectively extends talks and pushes back the start of a potential strike to Feb. 13.
Freeport may curb Indonesia operations if Grasberg deal delayed further
Miner says that each month of delay in obtaining approval to export means production would be reduced by 70 million pounds of copper and 70,000 ounces of gold.
US mulls scaling back ‘conflict minerals’ rule
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is reconsidering the rule, which requires companies to trace and report whether their products contain minerals from a war-torn part of Africa.
Kumba Iron Ore settles tax dispute in South Africa
The miner, Africa's largest iron ore producer, will pay R2.5 billion, considerably less than the original R6.5 billion it had been asked to cough up.
South African judge clears path for Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef mine development
Judge revoked an interim order that prevented the company from relocating graves present at its Platreef platinum group metals mine, in Limpopo Province.
Australia’s record-breaking mining exports hint of new sector boom
Higher commodity exports delivered a record trade surplus of $3.5 billion in December, the second monthly trade surplus Australia has recorded in nearly three years.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
