July 16, 2019 Western Potash begins production drilling at Milestone This is the world’s first potash mine that will leave no salt tailings on the surface.
July 16, 2019 Turquoise Hill’s stock tanks on Mongolia troubles The Vancouver-based miner reported expansion costs at its Oyu Tolgoi mine could increase over $1 billion.
July 16, 2019 China iron ore surges to record high on rosy demand outlook Iron ore's extended rally comes just days after China's top steel companies sought government help in keeping the market stable.
July 16, 2019 China promises iron ore “market order” in meeting with steel mills-source They will also examine whether companies are using affiliated entities to place trades on the DCE in violation of the market rules.
July 16, 2019 Vale to adjust provisions for Brazil dam disaster in Q2 results Vale had announced it would pay $106 million to compensate workers affected by the deadly rupture of a tailing dam in January.
July 16, 2019 Two new coal mine proposals under review in British Columbia Exports of met coal from BC hit $5.6 billion in 2018.
July 16, 2019 Alrosa recovers large diamond from Verkhne-Munskoye deposit The stone weighs 63.15 carats and it is transparent with a yellow hue.
July 16, 2019 Rio faces $1.9bn cost blowout, delays at Oyu Tolgoi The first sustainable production is now expected between May 2022 and June 2023.
July 15, 2019 Vale to pay $106.5m to workers affected by Brazil dam disaster In a statement, Vale said the deal also involves individual compensation for moral and material damages.
July 15, 2019 Amplats, Platinum Group Metals launch battery tech JV The join venture entered into an agreement with Florida International University to further advance a research program.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
