KGHM to go ahead with $2bn expansion of Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile
Expansion and upgrades would extend the mine’s life by 21 years.
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Noble Group shareholders back rescue plan as Brough to exit
The $3.5 billion debt-for-equity restructuring, which will hand control to senior creditors, was approved by 99.96 percent of votes cast.
China’s Baosteel H1 profit surges on firm steel prices, warns of trade dispute risks
Baoshan reported a 62.2 percent surge on first-half net profit on firm steel prices, but warned about the risks of trade protectionism in the second half.
Liberia set to secure ancestral land rights with long-awaited law
Liberia's Senate passed the Land Rights Bill last week after four years of debate. The law recognises customary land rights as equal to private ownership.
Famous yellow diamonds yielding mine up for grabs
The Ellendale mine produced around half of the world’s supply of rare yellow diamonds during peak production.
Gold bulls seen waiting a bit longer for the great short squeeze
If the metal continues to rally, the shorts will need to cover, potentially leading to an explosive rally in gold prices and equities.
POSCO to buy lithium mining rights in Argentina from Galaxy
The $280-million deal gives POSCO a package of mining tenements for 17,500 hectares of land in the northern area of the Salar del Hombre Muerto salt flat in Argentina.
Scottish firm to launch UK’s first asteroid mining mission
The company, which unveiled its development plans for the Asteroid Prospecting Satellite One (APS-1) last month, is hoping to raise £2.3million.
World’s top refiner Sinopec posts record profit as oil recovers
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. said its half-year earnings jumped to the highest level on record as refining profits climbed.
