From bitcoin to Trump: mining giants identify 2018’s challenges
In 2017, miners finally got tailwinds from commodities as unsavory supply pressures bolstered prices. What’s ahead for 2018? Bloomberg asked six top execs.
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Filipino miners to adopt Canadian sustainability standard
The country will tailor the protocols to reflect the unique aspects of its domestic mining sector.
The Torex saga in Mexico continues: Work contracts ended amid blockade
The suspension is in response to a 40-day long blockade at its El Limón-Guajes gold mine.
Sulphur prices spike, traditional fertilizer makers struggle
Sulphur prices rose to about $110 a tonne this quarter, $36 more than what the product cost last quarter.
20% increase in rough diamond revenue despite waning consumer demand
While long-term diamond demand may be slowing, this year rough-diamond prices experienced positive turn-around and prices of polished diamonds stabilized.
Lithium companies raise US$42 million in October
Gold miners closed $163M, about two-thirds of total money raised in October.
Rare earth metal exposes new properties of graphene
Ames Lab scientists are working towards mastering graphene's assembly in combination with other materials.
Namibia Rare Earths one step closer to getting mining license
A 2014 Preliminary Economic Assessment concluded that the Lofdal project has the potential to produce an average of 1,500 tonnes per annum of separated rare earth oxides.
Mining wins as Chile and South Africa back pro-business leaders
The political shifts are good news for the likes of BHP Billiton Ltd., Rio Tinto Group, Glencore Plc and Anglo American Plc.
