Lucapa Diamond soars on 35-year mining licence for Lulo
The project could prove to be more valuable than the country’s biggest gem producer, Catoca,
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France may be next in line to bring its gold back
France is the world's fifth-largest holder of gold, only behind the U.S. Germany, the IMF and Italy.
Wyoming a step closer to self-regulating uranium industry
The state's industry is currently regulated by The Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Alaska’s Pebble mine scores win after court orders EPA to back off
A federal judge has ruled in favour of the Pebble mine project, putting a temporary halt on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect Bristol Bay.
Iron ore massacre: below $70 for first time in five years
This is almost two-thirds below a peak of $191.90 reached in February 2011, which was when huge new mines were being approved.
Aussie miners working harder for less money
Average salaries fell 19% over the two-year period from 2012, while the average working week increased by four hours, a study shows.
Ivanhoe jumps on exploration results at African mine
The miner has hit exceptionally high-grade silver, zinc and copper at its Kipushi mine in the DRC.
Canadian First Nations march to demand ban on uranium exploration in Quebec
They plan to arrive in Montreal on Dec. 15, the final day of hearings on uranium development by Quebec’s environmental watchdog.
Aussie mining magnate Clive Palmer investigated over $10 million fraud
The scale of the fraud alleged against the tycoon-turned-politician may double to about A$23 million.
India’s Jindal Steel mothballs $10bn coal project
The company became the first major casualty of a Supreme Court decision to scrap most coal fields allocated to private firms since 1993.
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.
