Rio Tinto says investors to take stance on Oyu Tolgoi as ‘test case’ Rio Tinto has called for less interference at its giant copper and gold mine in Mongolia, as it moves forward with an underground expansion. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2018 | 4:00 am
It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers MINING.com discusses the state of private equity investment in mining with Michael Scherb founder of Appian Capital. Frik Els | May 21, 2018 | 11:09 pm
Mining gear maker Metso picks CEO from Finnair Pekka Vauramo helped Finnair return to growth after years of losses, and he also has worked for rival engineering group Sandvik. Reuters | May 21, 2018 | 2:05 pm
Shares of Colorado mining junior rocket on US critical minerals list Niocorp's $1 billion Nebraska scandium-niobium-titanium project would reduce US dependence on Russia and China for superalloys used in defence industry. Frik Els | May 21, 2018 | 1:56 pm
Glencore goes from crisis to crisis with possible bribery probe It’s becoming hard to keep track of all of Glencore’s legal battles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2018 | 12:49 pm
Virginia uranium mining dispute draws US Supreme Court review Court agrees to consider overturning a ban on mining at the site of the nation’s largest known uranium deposit. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2018 | 12:39 pm
Forevermark unveils new retail concept store in China focused on millennials Libert’aime by Forevermark offers a diamond jewellery range that has been designed with a young, fashion-forward self-purchasing consumer in mind. De Beers | May 21, 2018 | 12:00 pm
Iron ore king vows to protect market from days of boom and bust Fabio Schvartsman is pursuing a disciplined approach, keeping tens of millions of tons in the ground each year to prevent another painful glut. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2018 | 11:37 am
Looking for a turn in gold Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony, cofounders of Seabridge Gold, reflect on market factors that are driving current fluctuations in the gold price. Streetwise Reports | May 21, 2018 | 11:00 am