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Make sound mine project investment decisions in a risky business

Every investment carries a certain level of risk that can impact the return. For mining projects, the actual return on investment may differ substantially from that estimated during earlier project phases.

Mining Intelligence | September 26, 2018 | 11:00 am

New AngloGold boss weighs asset sales to unlock value at miner

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.’s new CEO, Kelvin Dushnisky, said his goal of unlocking value at the world’s third-largest gold producer will involve focusing on its best assets.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2018 | 10:51 am

Union says meeting with Alcoa again over strike at Australian aluminium project

The union at Alcoa's aluminium operations said it was meeting with the company again on Wednesday to try to resolve a strike that has lasted more than six weeks.

Reuters | September 26, 2018 | 10:28 am

Indonesia 2018 coal output target now around 507m tonnes – Energy Ministry

Indonesia has increased its 2018 coal production target to around 507 million tonnes from a previous target of 485 million tonnes which may add to downward pressure on prices for the fuel.

Reuters | September 26, 2018 | 10:15 am

Brazil’s Vale shareholders near deal to pay Eletron $692m

Two major shareholders of Brazilian mining company Vale SA are likely to reach an agreement on Wednesday to pay 2.82 billion reais ($692 million) to Eletron to settle a dispute over Vale shares.

Reuters | September 26, 2018 | 9:56 am

In a US manufacturing hub, no illusions about tariffs and jobs

In a town where a 30-feet tall chair is the chief landmark, and which is synonymous with a U.S. furniture industry, many greet the possibility of tariffs on Chinese goods with a shrug.

Reuters | September 26, 2018 | 9:32 am

Quebec lithium project receives positive definitive feasibility study

150 construction jobs and 160 positions for operators.

Michael McCrae | September 26, 2018 | 8:53 am

Trevali’s Santander zinc mine in Peru hit by blockade

The illegal action saw a group of locals spend seven days blocking the only access to the mine in protest for what they call “repetitive abuse” to community members and increasing pollution of their land and only water source.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2018 | 8:48 am