Why tiny diamonds make a Vancouver miner happy
“The recovery of micro-diamonds is extraordinary," said Lithoquest's President and CEO.
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Investment in Africa’s mining sector to rise: BMI
BMI presents the recent changes to the DRC’s mining code as an example of a situation that challenges all the parties involved, but that is very unlikely to cloud miners’ interest in venturing in the country.
Codelco CEO to stay on after Chile’s new Gov’t reshuffles management
Nelson Pizarro, who took the post in 2014, has played a critical role in the drive to reduce spending and force a reduction in costs, while kicking off a major overhaul of Codelco’s aging mines to deal with dwindling ore grades.
Mongolia arrests ex-minister in Swiss graft probe — govt
A Mongolian former finance minister, Bayartsogt Sangajav, has been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected abuse of power during investment talks for the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in 2009.
Chile’s recent coal phase-out decision claims first victims
French power company Engie SA is closing all of its coal-fired power plants in the country. It plans to replace the capacity with renewable energy.
Queensland’s resources sector wins gold in job numbers
Queensland’s resources sector is powering jobs growth across the State with Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing an increase of close to 10,000 jobs in the February quarter.
Argentinian provinces join “lithium board” to regulate industry
Jujuy, Salta and Catamarca decided to join forces.
Diamond miner in Nunavut digging for high-quality gems
North Arrow Minerals wants to focus on finding high-value orange-yellow rocks.
Vedanta wins bid to buy bankrupt Electrosteel Steels
The transaction, financial details of which were not disclosed, is part of India's new bankruptcy law.
