Samarco plans to raise $2bn in restructuring
Vale and BHP may fund this capital increase at least partially.
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Australia lines up Honeymoon uranium mine as nuclear momentum builds
The planned restart of a mothballed uranium mine in Australia -- the world’s third-largest producer -- is a fresh sign that developers are beginning to respond to an improving demand outlook.
First Cobalt starts exploration at Iron Creek, shares up
Located in the Idaho Cobalt Belt, the project is considered one of the few primary cobalt deposits in the world.
Santacruz Silver reports fatality at Rosario mine
The accident took place at the Membrillo mine area as a result of a rock fall.
Home: China’s sale of state zinc reserves is a well-timed trade
The inclusion of zinc in China's sales of state metal reserves is testament to the market's continued surprising strength.
Black market bullion is in the crosshairs of Bolivian lawmakers
Bolivian lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow the country’s central bank to boost its gold reserves via purchases from bullion produced in the country.
Baowu and Vale to invest in Indonesian nickel project
Companies will make stainless steel raw material nickel pig iron in Sulawesi.
Russell: China’s first round of copper, zinc, aluminum auctions fails to impress
For now, it’s probably best to view China’s announcement as an opening shot in what may be a longer battle.
W. Australia says Aboriginal groups will be at centre of new heritage laws
Western Australia has been redrafting its 50-year-old heritage laws which currently give the minister the ultimate say in whether miners can destroy heritage sites.
