June 24, 2015 Zambia to slash royalties, reinstate mining tax The move puts an end to a nearly nine-month standoff that has hit output and profits in Africa’s second largest copper producer.
June 23, 2015 Amplats axing over 400 jobs in South Africa Anglo American’s platinum unit cited dark outlook for the sector as main reason for the cuts.
June 23, 2015 Chile may revoke Teck’s copper mine permit over environmental breaches Teck is facing sanctions over infractions that include openings in the deposit where the ore is stored and a failure to build sufficient water infrastructure.
June 23, 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: The looming copper supply crunch The market for copper is equal to approximately $120 billion each year, which rivals that of even iron ore.
June 22, 2015 Setting sights on ‘invisible’ mining In-situ recovery is a new and largely untapped frontier that could improve environmental performance and change the economics of mining.
June 22, 2015 Seafloor – the new frontier The mineral riches of the world’s ocean floor are an emerging frontier for mineral resources and innovative new mining technologies.
June 22, 2015 Zijin goes after Aussie gold miner in overseas buying spree The Chinese firm already mines gold next door to a Phoenix deposit.
June 21, 2015 Red Chris mine gets environmental permit The Red Chris copper and gold mine in British Columbia has received a full operating permit from the provincial government.
June 21, 2015 The go-to junior for a tightening zinc market There has been a solid but quiet performer in the commodities sector recently. Flying largely under most investors’ radar is zinc, up 3.9% in 2014.
June 19, 2015 Nicola Mining Inc. enters into a second mining and milling profit share agreement The mill feed is expected to be processed for gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc.
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