September 4, 2019

Malaysia firms up bauxite mining, export operating procedures

The new operating procedures include capping monthly bauxite exports at 600,000 tonnes.

September 4, 2019

US sues to stop Novelis purchase of Aleris

The proposed $2.6 billion purchase would combine two of the four major North American producers of aluminum to make automobile bodies.

September 4, 2019

Indonesian nickel ore export ban – implications for nickel supply

It is also reported that the Philippines Minister of Resources will issue a decree to suspend all mining activities in the ARMM.

September 4, 2019

South Africa’s ailing Eskom faces emissions violations, could shut plants

The potential closures could cut a tenth of the state firm's 45,000 MW production capacity.

September 4, 2019

Impala Platinum delays job cuts due to improved earnings

Implats will also delay closing Rustenburg's shaft 12 by one year and shaft 9 by about six months.

September 4, 2019

Russia’s VTB won’t ‘harass’ mining firm Mechel over debts

Coal and steel producer Mechel, controlled by Russian businessman Igor Zyuzin, has asked its creditors for more time to make its debt repayments.

September 4, 2019

Chilean miner Mantos Copper secures $250m to finance concentrator expansion

The project extends the life of the open-pit mine until 2035 and reduces costs.

September 4, 2019

Canada’s Teranga kicks off production at Burkina Faso gold mine

The Wahgnion mine is the company’s second gold operation in West Africa.

September 3, 2019

Alberta coal mine reclamation to create green energy source

The Paintearth coal mine will be the site of innovative renovation with the potential to supply renewable energy.

September 3, 2019

Greece grants Eldorado permits for gold mine

The miner's planned investment in Greece has been viewed as one of the biggest in the country in years.