Worthless just two years ago, West Texas sand now brings in billions
Until the miners arrived, these dunes were a quasi-barren wasteland. And the price of sand was, well, zero.
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KME buys German copper product producer Mansfelder Kupfer
A final deal has been signed for the sale of German copper products company Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing (MKM) for 80 million euros ($94 million).
Australia’s Mineral Deposits recommends takeover offer as Eramet builds up stake
Mineral Deposits had rejected the revised A$345 million ($256.85 million) offer in June, saying it still undervalued the company.
Foreign-backed miner drops lawsuit against Chile for control of lithium deposit
The Chilean government said Salar Blanco could apply for a special operating license for its Maricunga project.
Philippines nickel ore exports seen dropping up to 17 pct on low prices
The Philippines is the world's No.2 nickel ore supplier after Indonesia, shipping the bulk of its output to top buyer China.
Death by diamonds: Suicides wipe the shine off India’s gem trade
Over 80 percent of the total workforce earn a piece rate of 1 to 25 rupees for each stone they polish and have no social benefits.
Tesla to open Shanghai plant with capacity of 500,000 cars a year
Chinese electric vehicle ecosystem continues to expand.
Lithium becomes Chile’s No. 4 mining export
Shipments of the key ingredient for making batteries that power electric cars and high tech devices climbed 47% in 2017 to $684.2 million.
Gabriel Resources President and CEO Jonathan Henry leaves the company
Jonathan Henry has resigned from his position as President, CEO and as a Director of Gabriel to pursue other opportunities with immediate effect, the company said.
