Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018
New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."
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Mosaic says quarterly revenue rises 12 pct
Company said rising potash and phosphate prices boosted net sales.
2017 gold deposits boasting the highest-grade drill intersections
8,126 grams per meter!
Moody’s bullish on base metals, US steel
Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas.
New shaft will extend EU’s largest gold mine to 2035
The biggest gold mine in the European Union is getting a new lease on life, thanks to a shaft sinking project that will increase throughput by 25%.
Battery-technology metals to leave gold, silver in the dust: readers
A whopping two-thirds of MINING.com readers say battery-technology metals will perform better than precious or base metals this year.
This coal miner shows limits of Trump’s bid to rescue industry
To understand the big challenge facing U.S. coal miners, look no further than Cloud Peak Energy Inc.
US Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum
Some U.S. lawmakers and steel and aluminum users have urged caution in any restrictions to avoid disruptions or price spikes in the raw materials.
US seeks to boost output of 35 minerals, reduce import reliance
The administration wants to identify new domestic sources of critical minerals and increase domestic exploration, mining and recycling.
