UK authorities to review bid for $2.7bn potash project in national park
Analysts say this is “make or break” time for the company behind the massive mine, Sirius Minerals.
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Newmont ships first copper from Indonesia in eight months
30,000 tonnes of copper concentrate were sent out Monday.
London Metal Exchange raises fees by a third
This is the first fee hike since Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. acquired LME for $2.2 billion in 2012.
Argyle pink diamond ring worth $577k stolen in Australia
Each of the diamonds in the ring is laser inscribed with a serial number.
This man stole a diamond worth $160,000 and traded it for bag of pot
The diamond was soon recovered and returned to its owner.
India’s biggest underground coal mine opens next month
With an annual capacity of 2.8 million tonnes the mine is expected to help feed the country’s starved power stations.
China to impose revamped coal tax in December
The new resource expected to encourage a more efficient use of coal, which has been blamed for the nation's severe air pollution troubles.
London Mining shares collapse on funding fears
The iron ore producer warned it did not have sufficient cash to operate Marampa, its only mine.
Singapore kilobar gold trading to debut mid-Oct
Moves seeks to establish Singapore as centre for precious metals after the government removed 7% goods and services tax on investment-grade gold, silver and platinum in October 2012.
Miners ordered to hand back land to natives in Colombia
The ruling, which affects 11 gold mining companies, is the first of its kind in the South American nation.
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project
Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.
