One of Australia’s largest gold mines halts operations after dam collapse
Newcrest Mining says experts on site have observed no environmental damage.
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Indonesia to lead nickel production: BMI
The market intelligence firm says global nickel ore production growth will continue to accelerate in 2018 as major producer countries see a recovery in production levels following subdued output in 2017.
Chile files complaint to block sale of SQM shares to Chinese companies
Chile’s antitrust regulator FNE will need to review the complaint.
South African diamond provides new clues on Earth’s internal processes
A mineral usually found at depths of 700 km found ensconced within diamond near Earth’s surface for the first time.
Chile says companies to invest $754 mln in lithium industry
Chile's Molymet and China's Sichuan Fulin Industrial Group were selected in a bidding process to develop technology focused on the lithium market.
Chile approves increase in lithium quota for Albemarle
Albemarle has said it could invest $1 billion in Chile over the next five years if the plan was approved.
China spreads the love to all sources of energy, even hated coal
China mines and burns about half the world’s coal, so it can’t totally ditch it.
Battle to keep Lonmin platinum deal alive hinges on the rand
The strengthening rand, which squeezes profits for both producers, could make the transaction less attractive for Sibanye.
Congo’s Kabila signs into law new mining code
The law, passed by parliament in late January, replaces an earlier code from 2002.
