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PotashCorp CEO confirms Chinese interested in lithium producer SQM

Chinese firms have shown “broad interest” in buying PotashCorp’s stake in the Chilean lithium producer SQM, according to chief executive Jochen Tilk, who declined to name interested parties or the number of bids the company has received.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 9:15 am

Luxembourg, Japan team up to explore and mine space resources

The five-year cooperation agreement covers the exchange of information and expertise on the exploration and mining of out-of-earth resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 8:01 am

Western Australia’s gold royalty hike blocked again

The Western Australian government’s second attempt at increasing the royalty rate for gold miners has failed to pass in Parliament.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 6:47 am

SolGold on a roll in Ecuador with finds at Timbara, Porvenir projects

The Ecuador-focused miner said it has discovered "promising" new copper prospects at the Porvenir and Timbara projects, with rock chip samples graded up to 4.27% copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 5:34 am

Brazil mining code unchanged as Senate fails to vote on bill

Brazil’s lower house of Congress removed from the agenda the discussion of a transitory presidential decree, which modified the country’s current mining law.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 3:16 am

Copper execs see balanced market, warn on rising costs, regulation

Representatives of major mining companies believe the global copper market will be balanced for the foreseeable future even as mine supplies tighten and demand from China, the world's top consumer, remains strong.

Reuters | November 29, 2017 | 2:00 am