Rio Tinto, Mongolia sign power deal for Oyu Tolgoi copper mine
The Oyu Tolgoi project is central to Rio Tinto's push to diversify its portfolio away from iron ore.
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Chile monthly copper output highest in 13 years
Ore grades and efficient processing increase output in the world's top producer of the red metal.
Defiance Silver and ValOro Resources stocks soar on merger
At market close on Friday, Defiance Silver’s stock had jumped 25% and ValOro Resources’ stock was up 33%.
Mining titan and philanthropist Peter Munk’s lifetime of achievement
The iconic entrepreneur and founder of gold mining giant Barrick Gold has donated $300 million to institutions in Canada.
Mercury limits on coal plants no longer ‘appropriate,’ EPA Says
According to the new EPA analysis, the costs of complying with the rule are projected at $7.4 billion to $9.6 billion annually, while monetized benefits are estimated to be $4 million to $6 million annually.
With turmoil rampant, gold targets $1,300 as gloomy 2019 beckons
Gold is closing out 2018 with a flourish.
Chile’s Collahuasi aims to extend output at copper mine with $3.2B project
The project at Collahuasi is one of the world's largest copper mines, with an estimated 2018 production of 545,000 tonnes.
Chile to delay arbitration with top lithium producer Albemarle
Under the contract, Albemarle had agreed to provide as much as 25 percent of its annual production at a discount to companies seeking to produce battery metals within Chile.
Ballots replace bullets as mineral giant Congo holds vote
This weekend, the vast central African nation is banking on a new method: the ballot box.
