October 16, 2017 Philippines’ Duterte lifts suspension on gold miner Lepanto Lepanto was among more than two dozen companies ordered halted by a sacked minister who led an environmental crackdown.
October 15, 2017 Aussie copper explorer vaults 33% after selling key project Investors in Queensland Mining (ASX:QMN) got an unexpected surprise Monday morning after the company announced Friday it was selling its White Range copper, gold and cobalt project.
October 15, 2017 Penguins put $2.5 billion mining project in Chile on ice A waddle of penguins has stopped a $2.5bn (£1.9bn) mining project in Chile.
October 13, 2017 Zambian villagers can sue Vedanta in the UK-London’s Court of Appeal London's Court of Appeal opened the way for nearly 2,000 Zambian villagers can pursue a claim for damages.
October 12, 2017 Arizona’s first copper mine in more than a decade one permit away No appeal against Vancouver-based Excelsior Mining's state operating permit for its Gunnison project in Cochise County.
October 12, 2017 Mitsui to build desalination plant for BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile The project will be the Japanese company’s first desalination plant and it is estimated to require an investment of around $623 million (70 billion Yen).
October 12, 2017 Tanzanian troubles drag down Barrick’s production World's number one producer still confident it will meet 2017 production guidance.
October 11, 2017 More good news for lead price as market tightens further Chinese smelters' treatment and refining charges for imported lead concentrate slide to $20–$30 per tonne, more than $100 below last year's peak.
October 11, 2017 Chile expects moderate rise in copper price — mining minister Increase won't enough to push price above $3 a pound for the entire year, Mining Minister Aurora Williams said on Wednesday.
October 11, 2017 Clean mining project shortlisted for $950 million Canadian gov’t funding The CLEER (Clean, Low-energy, Effective, Engaged and Remediated) project focuses on water use, energy intensity and environmental footprint, with aggressive targets of a 50% reduction in each area by 2027.
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