World’s top 10 silver mines
Only six of the top 20 producers are primary silver miners. The polymetallic ore deposits from which silver are recovered account for more than two-thirds of the world's silver resources.
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Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.
Fracking jobs prove elusive for coal miners looking to switch
While Trump vows to save coal, many miners look elsewhere. Natural gas jobs don’t offer the same stability as coal did.
AngloGold Ashanti revives plans to spin off South Africa mines – Reuters
Should the spinoff happen, AngloGold would be the latest miner to reduce exposure to South Africa, where political instability, controversial new mining rules and a stronger rand have made it less attractive to operate.
Metso searches for top execs, as it splits minerals services business
The division will be divided into two separate units beginning 2018 — Minerals Services and Minerals Consumables.
Zimbabwe tightens screws on miners’ export earnings in forex crunch
The country's Reserve Bank has ordered platinum and chrome miners to surrender 80 percent of their export earnings to the central bank as the country struggles to contain a crippling dollar note shortage.