Philippines removes last hurdle for stalled Tampakan copper-gold project
A provincial government in southern Philippines has reversed its 12-year-old policy banning open-pit mining.
Latest Stories
Entire rare earth metals family could help address acid gas pollution
Researchers have set up to find metal-organic frameworks that can effectively detect and trap acid gases.
Review board rejects Baffinland expansion plans in Nunavut
Federal northern affairs minister, has 90 days to either side with the review board or Baffinland Iron Mines.
How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future
The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.
LandGate working on solution to assess projected performance of large energy, resource asset portfolios
Denver-based LandGate Corp. raised $10 million in Series B funding to enhance its product suite.
Chile copper mines dodge radical changes as Convention vote ends
Major copper producers from BHP to Freeport-McMoRan will likely avoid drastic changes in the way they do business in Chile.
Holcim to sell India business to Adani in $10 billion deal
The Swiss company will sell its 63.1% stake in Mumbai-listed Ambuja Cements Ltd. to Adani Group.
Peru economy grows 3.79% in March, weighed down by mining protests
Most sectors of the economy showed improvement, while the key mining industry shrank due to social conflicts.
Indonesia’s Jokowi meets Tesla’s Musk after nickel talks
The meeting between Musk and Widodo came after a round of discussions on a potential investment in Indonesia's nickel industry.