July 14, 2017 Botswana Diamonds soars on lucky find at South Africa’s Ontevreden The company identified a group 2 kimberlite pipe in an area known by its high-grade diamonds.
July 14, 2017 South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines The suspension follows a pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the country's Chamber of Mines.
July 13, 2017 Coal mine crackdown dims prospects for Mongolia’s fortune seekers Working 50 metres (164 feet) under ground with minimal air supply, Uuganbaatar is one of thousands of Mongolians trying to make a living digging for coal.
July 13, 2017 Forecasts for uranium price all point up Uranium improved to an 8-week high this week, but consensus forecasts are for a 35% rise over the next 12 months.
July 13, 2017 Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.
July 13, 2017 Iron ore price hits 10-week high on China renewed appetite Ore with 62% content in Qingdao added $1.86 overnight to close at $65.91, the highest since May 3 and 20% more than those year lows hit mid-June
July 12, 2017 Australia to pay China’s Shenhua $200 mln to buy back mining licence Australia's New South Wales state said on Wednesday it would buy back half of a coal exploration licence from China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd , bowing to pressure from farmers…
July 12, 2017 Canada a global leader in mining exploration, innovation and diversity: PwC report According to PwC's Mine 2017 report, Canada's largest mining companies played a key role in the international mining sector's emerging growth.
July 12, 2017 New biofuel technology cuts production time significantly UBC Okanagan researcher helps develop cheaper and faster bioreactors
July 11, 2017 Polyus grabs all of legendary Sukhoi Log gold deposit First discovered in 1961, Sukhoi Log in eastern Russia holds 62.8 million ounces of gold.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
