Eldorado Gold to restart construction of Skouries mine
Greek authorities have finally approved an updated technical study for the project, which clears the way for the proposed mine.
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Luxembourg aims high with asteroid mining deals
It’s home to just a half-million people, but the country is not thinking small when it comes to the future of mining.
Landslide at jade mine in Myanmar leaves at least 13 dead
Dozens are believed to be buried under the waste left by the mudslide in Myanmar’s Kachin state.
Rio Tinto goes ahead with $5.3 billion expansion of Oyu Tolgoi
Construction of the massive mine's underground portion will begin within months, with first production expected by 2020.
Silver demand hit record high in 2015
So did production – all time high of 887m ounces.
World’s second-largest diamond ever found could fetch over $70M
The rock, known as “Lesedi La Rona”, was unearthed in November in Botswana at a mine owned by Canada's Lucara Diamond.
Sibanye Gold wants more platinum assets, but also eying base metals, coal, uranium
Despite the collapse in platinum prices last year, chief executive Neal Froneman is confident that the sector has turned a corner.
Operational ‘wrinkles’ take shine off Randgold’s results
The miner slid the most in four years after reporting first-quarter gold production fell 11% due to operational problems at Kibali and Tongon mines.
Gold rally stalls despite weak US jobs data
Despite the ups and downs, the precious metal has gained 21% so far this year.
Canada’s oil sands cuts production as wildfire forces mass evacuation
The fire is the latest blow to a community already hit by slumping oil prices that have forced producers to halt projects and lay off hundreds.
Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.