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.
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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).
Scientists produce high-grade rare earths from coal
University of Kentucky researchers used an environmentally-conscious and cost-effective process.
What history says for gold stocks in 2018-2019
"Back in March of this year we noted that the gold stocks could be following the path of recovery of housing stocks since their 2009 bottom."
Canadian diamond producer to resume mining off Namibian coast
In an alliance with International Mining and Dredging Holdings, the Canadian miner ran a bulk sampling program whose results "were extremely encouraging."
Peru takes steps to legalize artisanal and small-scale miners
The world's No. 2 copper and zinc producer has been trying to regulate small-scale and artisanal mining activities since 2002.
BHP, Vale get extension to settle $48 billion Samarco claim
BHP Billiton Ltd and Vale SA have secured a 150-day extension from a Brazilian court to negotiate a settlement of a $48 […]
Nevada Copper names new VP-COO, updates Pumpkin Hollow project
The company's new strategy includes a pre-feasibility study that envisions a high-grade underground mine and puts on hold development plans for the project’s larger open-pit deposit.
Rio Tinto’s M&A madness
Some companies are good at takeovers. Rio Tinto Group isn't one of them.
