Uruguayan President says Zamin’s massive iron ore mine will go ahead
Recently approved law allows large-scale mining, but locals oppose the project and demand plebiscite to settle the issue.
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Look who is almost ready to stage a comeback
This mining veteran "only" needs about $3 billion to start buying assets.
More than $7 billion in mining investments stalled in Colombia
Sector blames delays in environmental approvals and decreased demand of commodities from overseas.
BHP posts record iron ore, coal outputs, but challenges persist
Despite record production figures, the world’s no.1 miner's shares dropped in the ASX today.
Experts see global mining equipment market improving
Study shows the market is expected to grow more than 8% a year through 2017.
Petra Diamonds finds 29.6 carat blue diamond in South African mine
Value of the freshly unearthed rare gem could easily exceed $60 million.
Mining strikes coming to S. Africa may cause permanent damage to industry
Labour action would halt production at the world's top three platinum producers.
BSGR wins battle in corruption probe over Simandou
Article published last year by a French newspaper, which said the magnate and his company had been part of a coup effort against Guinea’s current President, was based on fake documents.
Giant copper miner Codelco needs at least $1bn, hopes for new President to hand it over—report
The company needs a cash injection to counter declining ore grades at its aging mines, as well as increasing costs vs low copper prices.
De Beers not ruling out expansion of its Victor diamond mine in Canada
The process, which will include public consultation, could allow the firm to open the so-called “Tango Extension” in 2018.
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.
