March 28, 2019 Russia’s Nornickel to spend $1.4B on two expansion projects Nornickel aims to ramp up nickel output and tap an expected boom in demand from electric vehicle makers.
March 28, 2019 Chile’s Codelco to boost production at El Teniente copper mine Output increase would position the mine, which produced 465,000 tonnes of the red metal in 2018, among the world's five largest copper operations.
March 28, 2019 Struggling small miners may lead to bigger industry woes Small miners are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital to fund new ventures despite the positive demand outlook for several commodities.
March 28, 2019 South African mining charter challenge dents Ramaphosa plans South African mining companies are challenging parts of a government charter aimed at redistributing the country’s mineral wealth, saying it will deter new investment in the industry.
March 28, 2019 Australia launches Critical Minerals Strategy 2019 focused on innovation and tech The plan puts emphasis on emphasis on agritech, aerospace, defense, renewable energy and telecommunications.
March 28, 2019 Walker River and Smooth Rock to join forces in Nevada gold-copper project The companies want to enter into an exploration agreement with an option to form a joint venture on the Garfield Flats project.
March 27, 2019 Jamaica’s mining revival turns red earth to gold for hedge funds Investors are benefiting from a panicked realization across the aluminum industry that the supply chain is fragile.
March 27, 2019 South Africa’s Sibanye-Stillwater will consider changing primary listing The precious metals producer is looking into opportunities in gold and the battery metals sectors.
March 27, 2019 Jiangxi Copper 2018 profit rises 52.4% on hedging gain The Nanchang-based company posted net income of 2.45 billion yuan for last year, up from 1.61 billion yuan in 2017.
March 27, 2019 UNEP, ethical investors join miners’ quest for global tailings rules Currently there are no set of universal rules defining exactly what a tailings dam is, how to build one and how to care for it after it is decommissioned.
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