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.
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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.
BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has green-lighted a 50 to 100-year blueprint for the miner's operations in the Pilbara.
Antofagasta announces first mine to use 100% renewable energy
Zaldívar signed a new power plant supply agreement with Colbún to produce copper with 100% renewable energy.
Suncor says Syncrude oilsands project to return to full production in September
Suncor expects pipeline shipments from its Syncrude oil sands project to be about 60 per cent to 70 per cent of total capacity in August.
