Canadian mining chairman Jim Doak found dead in Mongolia
Doak, the chairman of Toronto-based uranium exploration and development company Khan Resources, was found dead Thursday morning in his hotel room.
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China scrapping rare earth export tax will boost demand — Lynas
Beijing had been widely expected to eliminate tariffs and quotas on rare earth shipments after a World Trade Organization panel branded them discriminatory last year.
Kyrgyz minister stepping down over failure to settle Kumtor mine issues
Prime Minister Joomart Otorbaev resigned after hours of heated debate in parliament over the government’s performance last year.
Caterpillar results beat expectations but forecasts weak year
The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.
One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru
Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.
Low diamond prices push Anglo American to cut output
The global miner trimmed its forecast from 32m-34m carats to 30m-32m because of “current trading conditions”.
Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations
The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.
Japan to restart two nuclear reactors by June
For now, all of Japan’s 48 commercial reactors remain offline following 2011's Fukushima disaster.
Mick Davis tells investors to stay away from coal, Africa
When asked about how much lower commodities prices will dive this year, Davis said he thought they were close to hitting rock bottom.
Vale hits new iron ore production record
It produced 77.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the period, up 4.5% from a year earlier.
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.
