Rio considering options for New Zealand aluminium smelter
The move comes a week after the miner downplayed its annual aluminium production guidance and flagged challenging conditions in the industry.
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Solar power station coming to Norgold’s Burkina Faso mines
The plant will reduce the mines’ fuel consumption by 6.4 million liters and CO2 emissions by 18,000 tonnes per year.
Kal Tire opens retreading and repair facility in Mexico
Every year, Kal Tire retreads more than 10,000 tyres and saves thousands of tyre casings from being prematurely sent to scrap piles.
Jewelers are already nostalgic for the end of pink diamonds
The Argyle mine is set to close at the end of next year, now that its supply of economically viable jewels has been exhausted.
Wallbridge shares take off on new Fenelon drill results
The company may plan for a "greatly expanded drill program" in 2020.
Analysts say divestment can’t stop ocean of demand for oil
Some pension funds are now bowing to pressure from the divestment movement and shedding at least some of their oil and gas investments. So are insurance companies.
Orla secures financing for Mexico gold project
The company has secured a project finance facility of up to $125 million for the development of its first mine.
Anglo American cuts annual copper forecast on Chile water woes
Anglo reported an 8% drop in output of the red metal in the quarter as its Los Bronces mine in Chile struggled with water shortage.
Health and safety bigger risks to artisanal miners that conflict minerals — report
First-ever long-term artisanal and small-scale mine site monitoring data study reveals challenges in battery metals supply chains.