Iron ore price regains ground, analysts say pressure will persist
"Prices have now declined to a sustainable level,” said Wood Mackenzie
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Water scarcity is starting to bite in biggest copper supplier
The issue has risen to prominence recently as the desert expands south amid a decade-long drought in Chile.
Court rules Intrepid Potash has no water rights in New Mexico
Intrepid’s use of the Pecos River water gained controversy after the company disclosed it planned to sell it to the oil and gas industry.
Noront still wants BHP takeover, shunning Forrest
Noront said Friday in a statement that its board continues to recommend that shareholders accept BHP’s cash offer.
Loncor drills deepest hole to date at Adumbi deposit
The deepest borehole intersected 25.59 m grading 2.39 g/t Au and 8.09 m grading 1.90 g/t Au.
Copper price bounces back after hitting six-month low
Copper prices are tumbling as miners in the top producing nation gird to fight for bigger bonuses, setting the stage for labor strife that raises the risk of supply disruptions.
Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine
The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project.
Brazil’s Munduruku tribe haunted by mercury’s deadly threat
Brazil's National Mining Agency estimates that wildcat gold miners extract some 30 tonnes of gold annually from the Tapajós river using toxic mercury.
Billionaire Forrest picks up 5% in takeover target Western Areas
Forrest's move follows a takeover attempt by his Wyloo Metals for Canadian nickel-copper miner Noront Resources Ltd where he's up against BHP.
