EPA may be overstating claims from the Gold King mine spill
According to AP, an Albuquerque law firm filed 13 claims totalling $120 million, but a recently released EPA spreadsheet says it was 14 claims totalling $220 million.
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Gold price calm to shatter as geopolitical crisis index hits 15-year high
Geopolitical turmoil not piercing bullion markets yet – gold in tightest weekly trading range in percentage terms since 2012; in dollar terms since 2007.
Mali says negotiating mining code revision but could act unilaterally
Many mines in Mali, Africa's third-largest gold producer, are protected from changes to the fiscal regime for 30 years.
China’s alumina restarts hindered by bauxite shortage – Antaike
Alumina refineries and aluminium smelters in parts of China cut production by 30% during November to March as part of a campaign against air pollution.
Mongolia Oyu Tolgoi copper mine 2017 revenue drops 22% as construction delays weigh
Oyu Tolgoi booked $939.8 million in revenue for 2017, down from $1.2 billion the previous year.
New Chile govt undecided on blocking SQM sale to China firms -official
Chile development agency Corfo filed a complaint last week to block the sale of a 32% stake in SQM to China's Tianqi Lithium or any related entities.
S.Africa’s ARM posts 15% rise in H1 profit on strong manganese business
ARM declared a dividend of 250 cents per share for the first half.
Mine accident shows a potash market nervous about outages
Shares of some of the largest potash producers soared on speculation that the accident could knock out a large chunk of global production capacity.
Caterpillar to close facilities, could cut 880 jobs
Heavy equipment maker is also contemplating the closure of its engine manufacturing plant in Illinois.
