Indian utilities’ coal imports in H119 rise over 53% from year ago Thermal coal imports rose at the fastest pace in four years in 2018, after two straight years of decline. Reuters | July 19, 2019 | 10:51 am
Eurasian Resources is said to weigh sale of Congo mining assets Bidders could value the company’s assets at $3-4 billion while the seller may be seeking $7-8 billion. Bloomberg News | July 19, 2019 | 10:41 am
Asia Gold: Consumers cash in on price rally, some switch to silver Global benchmark spot gold surpassed $1,450 an ounce for the first time in more than six years on Friday. Reuters | July 19, 2019 | 10:28 am
Colombia wants to become player in copper in next few years – government official The country is looking to diversify its mining output without neglecting production of coal and gold. Reuters | July 19, 2019 | 10:12 am
Ten firms that keep Canada’s mineral industry moving Canada hosts many specialized suppliers that provide vital goods and services to keep the industry going. Northern Miner Staff | July 19, 2019 | 9:35 am
UrbanGold expands Au-Cu-Ag project in Quebec The company acquired 56 new mineral claims in the Troilus area. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 19, 2019 | 6:47 am
SilverCrest gets operating permit for Las Chispas The Canadian miner has conditional approval to build a 3,000-tonne-per-day underground mine and a conventional processing facility. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 19, 2019 | 6:39 am
Barrick strikes deal with Acacia after sweetening offer, takeover imminent The world's No.2 gold miner has reached an agreement to buy the stake in the African miner it does not already own. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2019 | 6:15 am
Mongolia seeks to rewrite Oyu Tolgoi deal with Rio Lawmakers will vote in August whether to modify agreement, which may force the miner to make further concessions. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2019 | 3:55 am