Congo takes Freeport, Lundin to court over sale of Tenke Fungurume
The Congo mine, which cost $3 billion to build, holds one of the world’s largest known copper resources.
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World’s top miner BHP Billiton finally sees signs of recovery in mining
BHP is not the first major player to flag green shoots in the mining industry. Caterpillar, the world's largest heavy machinery maker, said the same last month.
ISS gives Potash Corp-Agrium merger its blessing
The deal, the biggest Canadian merger since CNOOC Ltd. bought Nexen Energy ULC in 2013, would create the world’s largest crop-nutrient supplier, worth about $36 billion.
Battle against Nevada molybdenum mine goes to appeals court
Activists say the Mount Hope project will have a devastating effect on local water supplies.
Thermal coal just hit $100 per tonne and may stay this high until 2017
The last time prices for the commodity were this high was in 2012.
Yamana Gold set to spin off Brazilian unit as separate public company
The miner plans using proceeds from the exercise of the purchase rights and any direct sales of Brio shares to reduce debt.
Congo’s cobalt production set to soar despite claims of child labour
Last year, the country's cobalt production accounted for just over half of the world's output.
Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t
He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
Kimberley Process chairman wants UN involvement in supervising global diamond trade
Ahmed bin Sulayem says a well-structured permanent body able to take over the work currently done by volunteers is urgently needed.
Caterpillar CEO Oberhelman to step down in March
Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed Oberhelman as chief executive.
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.
