Chile’s Bachelet likely to name new Codelco chief next week
The announcement could come anytime before May 21, when the President is scheduled to address the nation.
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Ivanhoe studies options for African projects facing funding crunch, shares plunge
The Kamoa and Kipushi projects make up 83% of the Ivanhoe's net asset value.
Mining deals in Canada plunge 51%, but light at end of tunnel getting brighter
Canadian mining and metals deals plunged 51% in terms of value and 13% when it comes to volume in the first quarter of 2014. Yet results show a sustained improvement, says EY's latest report.
Turkey mine explosion: Grief, anger, violence mount as death toll climbs
Attempts to rescue trapped miners after a fire in a Turkish mine continue Thursday morning after a break of four hours. So far there are at least 282 people dead and 142 remain unaccounted for.
China burning and consuming most of the world’s coal
It accounts for 46% of the coal produced globally and consumes as much per year as s the rest of the world combined.
Silver demand reached record high in 2013, prices jump
July silver rose 1.3%, to $19.80 following a positive report by the Silver Institute and the London Silver Market Fixing's announcement that it will end price fixing on Aug. 14.
Australian government eliminates mining tax
The announcement was part of the Federal Budget unveiled Tuesday night, considered the toughest in almost two decades.
Turkey mine explosion: Over 230 dead, smoke hindering rescue efforts
Fire is still blazing inside the mine, 18 hours after the blast, and hundreds remain trapped underground.
This is what a $16.3 million yellow diamond looks like
The "Graff Vivid Yellow” diamond, one of the world’s largest cut precious gems of any colour, fetched Tuesday an astronomical $16.3 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction.
Former Aussie coal magnate stages major comeback with $150m acquisition
Nathan Tinkler, the Australian electrician turned mining entrepreneur, has bought Peabody Energy’s Wilkie Creek mine in Queensland.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
