Platinum industry expects supply deficit in 2018
Jewellery posts growth of 3%, the first in four years.
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World’s largest potash producer to report negative growth: analysts
“The company remains exposed to a weak pricing environment," the analysts say.
Massive drilling campaign underway at legendary Russian gold deposit
Polyus starts 180,000m drilling campaign to update mineral reserve as early as July for 58 million ounce Sukhoi Log deposit explored since 1960s.
Nebraska OK’s Keystone XL Pipeline, but more obstacles in the horizon
State has approved controversial project but insisted on alternative route, could add further complications.
Plans underway for world’s biggest offshore diamond mining vessel
Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the country and De Beers Group, tis planning for the construction of the world’s largest custom-built diamond mining vessel.
Copper Mountain bids $70M for Altona Mining
The Vancouver-based miner wants to form a major new copper producer.
Canadian agency clears up world’s largest gold project permitting process
Canada’s National Contact Point (NCP) said complains from an Alaskan group don't merit further examination, closing the file after only the initial assessment level of review.
South Africa’s parliament delays passing key mining law
Lawmakers will miss a December target to pass changes to mineral resource laws, seen as key for greater investor certainty.
Canada’s Wealth Minerals, Chinese firm to bid for world’s largest lithium miner
The two firms are just the latest names in a long list of companies that includes major players such as Rio Tinto, interested in grabbing a stake in Chile’s Chemical and Mining Society (SQM).
