January 12, 2018 Indonesia sets framework for Freeport to yield control of Grasberg mine Indonesia state-owned holding Asahan Aluminum, or Inalum, would grab a 41.64% stake in the local unit of Freeport, which increases its current ownership in it to 51%.
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December 29, 2017 Silver-lead-zinc-mine to re-open in New South Wales The town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, will have something to shout about in the new year.
December 28, 2017 Osisko Metals pays $34 million for NWT lead-zinc mine Between 1964 and 1987 the Pine Point mine, operated by Cominco, produced 64 million tonnes grading 7% zinc and 3.1% lead.
December 26, 2017 China halts oil product exports to North Korea in November as sanctions bite Beijing also imported no iron ore, coal or lead from North Korea in November.
December 20, 2017 Value of top 50 mining companies surge $140 billion in 2017 More than half the 2017 combined market cap gains for the world's largest listed miners accrued to just five firms as gold producers drop out of top 10.
December 18, 2017 China’s copper, zinc output jumps to 3-year high on stronger prices Domestic iron ore mines are also humming.
December 5, 2017 Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine After pumping billions into the Indonesian mine for almost 25 years, Rio might be able to see a decent return as the country’s government plans to acquire the miner’s 40%…
December 1, 2017 EPA passes on rule covering U.S. hardrock miners’ cleanup costs The agency won't act on a proposal to require hardrock mining companies to show they can afford to clean up their sites.
November 29, 2017 Luxembourg, Japan team up to explore and mine space resources The five-year cooperation agreement covers the exchange of information and expertise on the exploration and mining of out-of-earth resources.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
