China proposes coal price cuts to ease burden on power producers
The latest move signals coal power generators are under pressure from high raw material costs and the government’s plan to cut electricity charges.
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Uganda’s tungsten mine sues International Tin Association for defamation
An owner of Uganda's only tungsten mine is suing the International Tin Association for defamation, saying the certifier wrongly accused it of trading in conflict minerals.
Mosaic’s Brazilian unit resumes operations in Catalao mine
The Catalao mine was not in operation for two months as the company worked to bring its mine tailings dam into compliance with new Brazilian regulation.
Vale downplays risk of dam break at Gongo Soco mine
Vale said risk of a new dam break as a consequence of an unstable embankment at Gongo Soco open pit, in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, are now minimal.
Portofino receives encouraging results from Yergo lithium brine project in Argentina
Samples returned values of up to 373 mg/L lithium, and up to 8,001 mg/L potassium.
Uncertain future for Hume Coal’s Australia mine
If approved, Hume's mine is expected to produce 50-million tonnes of run-of-mine coal over 23 years.
Sibanye, Lonmin merge to create world’s largest platinum miner
The deal also establishes the Sibanye-Stillwater Group as the world’s second-biggest palladium miner.
Barrick Gold considers $1B expansion of Pueblo Viejo mine
President and CEO Mark Bristow said the company expected to complete a feasibility study for the project, which could extend the life of the mine into the 2030s.
Kutcho Copper raises C$2m for BC project
The Vancouver-based miner intends to use the proceeds for its Kutcho copper-zinc project in northern BC.