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Chilean regulator says agreement reached with Tianqi on SQM stake sale

The court is scheduled to hear the details of the settlement agreement on Sept. 13, and is slated to make a decision on the case by Oct. 4, the FNE said in a statement.

Reuters | September 7, 2018 | 2:51 pm

Mining exploration spending in Australia jumps to 5-year high

Drilling at new projects up 57% as spending on gold exploration reaches 21-year high.

Frik Els | September 7, 2018 | 2:27 pm

Asia Gold-Price dip lends lustre, India buying robust ahead of festivals

In India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the metal after China, gold futures rose to 30,700 rupees per 10 grams on Thursday, a peak since July 9.

Reuters | September 7, 2018 | 12:57 pm

Danakali banks on new investor mood to fund Eritrean mine

Fertiliser miner Danakali aims to raise $322 million this year to develop giant potash reserves in Eritrea.

Reuters | September 7, 2018 | 10:00 am

Giant diamonds has been mining’s one success story this year

This summer’s crash in commodity prices is turning it into a year to forget for miners. Unless you dig the world’s biggest diamonds.

Bloomberg News | September 7, 2018 | 9:41 am

Perth Mint unveils Australia’s most expensive gold-diamond coin

Made of 99.99 percent pure gold, the coin features four rare Argyle pink and purplish-pink diamonds. The largest is 1.02 carat.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2018 | 8:03 am

Tahoe resumes operations in Peru after protesters agree to talks

The Canadian miner expects annual production from La Arena mine to be near the low end of its forecast 160,000 to 185,000 ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2018 | 8:00 am

Lundin gives up on Nevsun after Zijin’s $1.41 billion offer

Toronto-based miner said it doesn’t intend to amend any of the terms of its bid for Nevsun, but noted it would continue to pursue strategic growth opportunities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2018 | 6:20 am