Congo’s Gecamines sells copper assets to Chinese for $52 million
The deal increases Chinese miners presence in Congo, which is Africa’s top copper producer and the world’s largest producer of cobalt.
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Iran, World powers reach ‘historic’ nuclear deal
The agreement ends decades of economic sanctions against Iran, and includes reductions in centrifuges, international inspections.
Wildfires in Western Canada force miners to halt operations, shipments
Production hasn't been affected so far, but some companies such as Cameco and Areva Resources had to suspend shipments.
Iran permission to sell uranium, other nuclear products imminent — report
The potential agreement could resolve a 12-year dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Anglo Asian shares soar on record gold production
The miner increased production by 32.8% to 35,938 ounces between January and June at its flagship Gedabek mine.
First time ever: Gas overtakes coal in US power mix
Already battered by increasingly onerous regulations on pollution from power generation, U.S. coal miners are now suffering the impact of cheap natural gas on the industry.
True Gold injects $14 million to its Karma gold project in Burkina Faso
The Vancouver-based company said it is on track to pour its first gold at the mine in the first quarter of 2016.
Scientists, environmentalists call for freeze in deep sea mining permits
A group of scientists is asking international authorities to temporarily halt the approval of new underwater mining contracts until further environmental controls are put in place.
Commodities rout hits diamond industry, prices down 3.4 pct in first half of 2015
In the past year, they've lost 9.4% of their value, the recently launched Zimnisky Global Rough Diamond Price Index shows.
Sirius stock collapses after unveiling plan for UK’s largest potash mine
The company also said it expects final decision notices for key approvals by the end of September.
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.
