May 24, 2021 A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.
May 24, 2021 JSW Steel denies Liberty asset bid as mill plans India expansion India’s most valuable steelmaker is ruling out overseas acquisitions and is instead focusing firmly on its home market, with a $3.4 billion plan to sharply boost output.
May 24, 2021 Billionaire mining moguls fight SFO in $99 million trial Eurasian Natural Resources is seeking £70 million from the prosecutor, and hundreds of millions more from its ex-lawyer Neil Gerrard for money it says it spent on legal fees.
May 24, 2021 Czech govt ready to talk about Turow mine with Poland The Czech Republic filed a lawsuit in February calling for a halt to activities at the mine.
May 23, 2021 Four agreements signed at first pre-consultation for Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine One of the agreements calls for an independent investigator to carry out a study on the cultural and spiritual impact of the Escobal mine on the Xinka people.
May 23, 2021 Government plays key role in water, waste, biodiversity management of mining sector – report The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says successful environmental management across the mine life cycle depends on strong legal frameworks, regulations, and policies.
May 23, 2021 Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers.
May 21, 2021 USA Rare Earth to take 80% stake in Round Top project in Texas Round Top is probably the largest heavy rare earths deposit in the world outside of China, says USA Rare Earth CEO Pini Althaus.
May 21, 2021 Poland furious after EU court orders halt of major coal mine The EU tribunal ordered Poland to halt lignite extraction from the Turow mine, owned by state-controlled PGE.
May 21, 2021 Greenland’s new mining minister backs Bluejay project The ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party has taken an anti-radioactive-element stance, but has publicly stated that it is pro-mining.
BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper “I’m hopeful that in five years time, 10 years time, there’ll be further investments that we can make into Canadian resources, and specifically into copper,” Mike Henry said. December 19, 2025 | 12:32 pm
