September 2, 2019

India’s seizures of smuggled gold jumps in June quarter

The illegal trade could rise further in coming months as India, the world's second biggest gold consumer, raised an import tax on gold.

September 2, 2019

Indonesia’s nickel ban shows resource nationalism on the march

While Indonesia has an estimated nickel ore reserves of 2.8 billion metric tons, proven stockpiles are only about 600 million to 700 million tonnes.

September 2, 2019

Global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028 — report

But further developments in aluminium technology could lead to increased substitution of copper in cabling.

September 2, 2019

South African mining union says de-registration halted

In April, the government's labour registrar said he intended to cancel registration of AMCU, one of the nation's largest and most militant unions.

September 2, 2019

Rio Tinto takes GFG Alliance to arbitration over outstanding smelter payments

Rio sold the Dunkerque aluminium smelter in France to GFG for $500 million last year.

September 2, 2019

Greece will soon issue permits for Eldorado Gold’s project

Its planned investment in Greece has been viewed as one of the biggest in the country in years.

September 1, 2019

Saudi Arabia creates new ministry of industry and mining

The move is understood as part of the kingdom’s strategy to diversify the economy away from oil.

September 1, 2019

Global Energy Metals expands Nevada footprint

Global Energy Metals struck an option agreement in January with Nevada Sunrise Gold to acquire 85% of the historic Lovelock cobalt mine and nearby Treasure Box properties.

August 30, 2019

Minera Alamos acquires stake in Prime Mining

Minera currently has three exploration assets in Mexico, including the La Fortuna open pit gold project in Durango.

August 30, 2019

China’s Daye Non-Ferrous, partners to build 400,000 T copper plant

The partners are looking for a "suitable piece of land" for the project.