Rio spending $4 billion on iron ore pipeline amid China demand
Rio forecasts its iron ore shipments to rise as much as 5% in 2020.
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China launches three months of checks on coal mine safety
China, the world's largest coal miner and consumer, has reported six coal mine accidents since October.
Central banks’ gold buying and repatriation spree
Central banks added 156 tonnes of gold to their reserves in Q3, according to the World Gold Council.
GT Gold’s stock jumps after boost from Newmont
Newmont will own 14.9% of GT Gold’s outstanding shares, an increase from the 9.9% it previously held.
Canadian town of Asbestos, in Quebec, seeks new name
Former mining town asks residents to submit suggestions.
Zimbabwe’s ZCDC plans debut international diamond sale in 2020
ZCDC has cut its diamond production forecast for this year by 24% to 3.1 million carats, but sees a rebound to 6.12 million carats in 2020.
‘The revolution is ongoing’: Bougainville to revive radical mining proposal
Under the proposed mining law amendments, Bougainville would take a 60% share in all projects and retain all mining licences, leaving a 40% share that investors can bid for.
Tharisa’s profits dive 83% as output declines
Pretax profit fell to $11.2 million for the year ended Sept. 30, from $65.0 million a year earlier.
Chile protests threaten to dethrone world’s top copper producer
Codelco planned to spend $20 billion to modernize its aging mines, but protests have undermined the state-owned miner's push.
