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Scientists discover why world’s richest ore deposits were formed
Scientists have discovered why some of the richest ore deposits on the planet, such as copper, zinc, silver and uranium, were formed in the middle period of Earth’s history.
The Most Beautiful Metal
As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.
China’s coal consumption keeps plummeting, down for 3rd year in a row
Coal accounted for 62% of the nation’s energy mix last year, down from 64% in 2015.
Explorers frustrated with waiting times for permits in B.C., the Territories
On the level of transparency in the approvals process, jurisdictions in the US, Australia and Scandinavia performed better than Canada, a fresh report by the Fraser Institute, shows.
De Beers upbeat on diamonds outlook, despite sales drop
The miner reported a 25% fall in diamond sales during the second cycle of the year, compared with the traditionally stronger first cycle, in line with its expectations.
Canada’s Saskatchewan and Manitoba are the world’s new top mining destinations
Both provinces displaced Western Australia from the first to the third place thanks partly to their rich mineral reserves, competitive tax regimes, efficient permitting procedures, and certainty surrounding environmental regulations.
Copper price: Escondida deal beginning to look distant
BHP Billiton and union at world's largest copper mine can't even agree whether talks are happening or not.
Citigroup: Gold price set to top $1,300 this year
VIDEO: Gold's enjoying "positive momentum" says David Wilson, head of metals research at Citigroup.
