GE to merge transportation unit with Wabtec in $11.1 bln deal The deal will add more offerings that can improve efficiency and safety to GE's customers, which include Komatsu Ltd and Rio Tinto PLC. Reuters | May 22, 2018 | 2:03 pm
Why rough diamond prices are at a 52-week high Forecasted industry fundamentals point to an environment favoring higher diamond prices over a period of at least the next four years. Paul Zimnisky | May 22, 2018 | 12:02 pm
Blockchain will completely revolutionize how we mine gold and precious metals Tracking metals across the supply chain has become increasingly important to businesses and consumers - with blockchain, there’s no hiding anything. Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | May 22, 2018 | 11:50 am
This iron mountain looks more like a molehill: David Fickling Ore imports aren’t just going up because China’s producing more steel: They’re rising because it’s producing less iron ore as well. Bloomberg Opinion | May 22, 2018 | 10:39 am
Petro-Lithium production represents diversification of Alberta’s energy economy Alberta's E3 Metals Corp. developed a chemical extraction process that allows lithium to be produced in hours. Daily Oil Bulletin | May 22, 2018 | 10:26 am
Iron ore market dynamics are shifting beneath calm facade: Russell Structural changes in the world's biggest importer, China, are re-shaping how the industry works. Reuters | May 22, 2018 | 10:08 am
Taliban, Islamic State make millions from mining Afghan minerals The international NGO in a report on Tuesday estimates the Taliban earns $2.5 million to $10 million a year from mining talc alone. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2018 | 9:53 am
Goldcorp says Peru and Nevada would make portfolio perfect Goldcorp Inc. CEO David Garofalo says he’s happy with his company’s portfolio of assets, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a wish list. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2018 | 9:39 am
Eldorado to soon obtain permit for processing plant in Greece, minister hints The country’s energy ministry said he aimed to address the company's development plans in the coming weeks and according to a recent arbitration, which favoured Eldorado. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2018 | 8:24 am