US says military carried out aerial resources survey of Greenland

Greenland is gaining attention as global superpowers including China, Russia and the United States look toward the Arctic region for mineral resources and strategic waterways.

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 9:19 am

Zambia owes major mining firms $215 million in tax refunds

The government planned to meet the affected mining companies and agree how the outstanding refunds would be paid.

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 9:14 am

Indian miners lobby against government plans for national coal index

India plans to create a national coal index to end state-run Coal India's control over prices and privatize the coal sector.

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 9:10 am

China’s Chalco delays Boffa bauxite mine launch to 2020

Construction on the project, expected to produce 12 million tonnes of the aluminium ore a year, would be completed in the first quarter of 2020.

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 9:08 am

Gran Colombia buys stake in Western Atlas, says production up 7% this year

The Canadian miner now owns about 20% of Western Atlas and says is on track to meet its 2019 production target of between 225,000 and 240,000 ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2019 | 6:33 am

European consortium wants to improve lead battery technology

The Consortium for Battery Innovation published its technology roadmap aimed at tackling increasing demand.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 10, 2019 | 6:20 am

Mining reps talk climate change in Geneva

The role of the mining industry on climate change mitigation/adaptation is being discussed by members of the Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 10, 2019 | 6:15 am