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US private equity firm Black Mountain to buy Australia nickel project

A unit of the company, Black Mountain Metals LLP, will buy the Lanfranchi nickel project in the state of Western Australia for $15.1 million from Panoramic Resources.

Reuters | September 13, 2018 | 9:31 am

Bosnia’s Aluminij calls for government help to ensure survival

Aluminij Mostar, Bosnia's sole aluminium smelter, is at risk from high alumina and electricity prices and only urgent government intervention can help it stay on line.

Reuters | September 13, 2018 | 9:06 am

Belgium’s Umicore to invest over $370 m in Polish battery materials plant

The plant is the first of its kind built by Umicore in Europe and comes as the European Union is trying to develop EV battery manufacturing in the bloc.

Reuters | September 13, 2018 | 8:58 am

De Beers officially the new owner of Peregrine Diamonds

The C$107 million-acquisition ($82m) gives the miner access to the Chidliak diamond project in Canada, which hosts at least 74 kimberlites, eight of which are potentially economic.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2018 | 7:50 am

US coal exports sure victims of Hurricane Florence — WoodMac

The key US coal export hub of Hampton Roads, Virginia, has halted operations as damage to ships and infrastructure seem inevitable, analysts at Wood Mackenzie said Thursday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2018 | 5:40 am

Barrick to eliminate innovation role under decentralization

Chief Innovation Officer role on the chopping block.

Reuters | September 13, 2018 | 3:52 am

Ruling leaves Kidman, SQM’s Australian lithium project in limbo

Partners may lose their right to develop the Mt Holland lithium project after a recommendation by a unit of the West Australian government that regulates mining leases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2018 | 3:48 am