Mosaic to reopen Colonsay potash mine in a matter of days
Decision to resume operations at the mine was based on Mosaic's expectations that 2017 will be a stronger year for the potash industry.
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First shipment of iron ore from Vale’s new S11D mine en route to Asia
The company has loaded 26,500 tonnes of iron ore onto three ships at the company's port of Ponta de Madeira.
These are the African countries investors should pay attention to
New report says the underlying question for investors lies on the risk/reward balance — whether outstanding geology beats corruption and security issues.
Scientists say mining e-waste may be an economical option
The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.
McEwen gold output slightly down in 2016, but liquid assets doubled
Annual consolidated production in 2016 was 145,530 gold equivalent ounces, down from the 154,529 gold equivalent ounces mined in 2015, but liquid assets now worth $64 million.
Atlas Copco to split in two, appoints new CEO
The Swedish company plans to list its mining tools division by 2018 in the biggest-ever shakeup of the group, which could spark takeover interest.
Copper to be best performing commodity of 2017 — analysts
Experts and industry actors interviewed by MINING.com see prices picking up this year, driven by declining supplies and the prospect of increased demand coming from construction, electric vehicles and other renewable technologies.
Europe in favour of oil sands-friendly deal with Canada
Lawmakers have voted in favour of pushing ahead with a trade deal that would allow Canadian oil sand producers to export more crude to the old continent.
US Gov’t mulls raising royalties for coal mining in public lands
The Obama administration has called for a broad array of reforms to its coal-leasing program, including royalty rates increases.
Strike ends at Harmony Gold’s Kusasalethu mine
Company to launch probe into the causes of the illegal sit-in of nearly 48 hours.
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.
