Royal Gold resolves Voisey’s Bay royalty dispute
Altius entered into an agreement with Vale Canada Limited and certain of its subsidiaries to comprehensively settle their long-standing litigation.
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Natural flake and synthetic graphite – debate rages on
The industry is asking whether consumers will opt for natural or artificial material, and how this will shape global consumption.
De Beers steps up hunt for fake diamonds with new detector
The world’s top diamond producer by value has led industry efforts to both verify the authenticity of diamonds and ensure they are not from conflict zones where gems may be used to finance violence.
Asia Gold-India shifts to discount; buying tapers off elsewhere as prices gain
In India gold was being sold at a discount of up to $2 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, compared with a premium of $1 last week.
Centerra copper-gold mine in Canada dodges output cuts after securing water sources
Company won’t have to cut output at its central BC-based copper-gold mine, at least for now, as it has been granted approval to use certain short-term water sources.
Anglo American asks Angola for permission to explore for metals
The move makes the company the first mining major to request exploration permits in the country since President João Lourenço vowed to open up the sector and encourage foreign investment.
Top cobalt mines ranked by production in 2017
Top four mines are all located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Lundin Mining has hefty M&A appetite for copper, says incoming CEO
Canada's Lundin Mining Corp is on the hunt for copper mines and projects and willing to spend up to $3 billion on mergers and acquisitions.
Collahuasi copper mine in Chile to raise output 4 pct this year -VP
The copper mine Collahuasi in Chile is expected to produce 545,000 tonnes of copper this year, 4 percent more than in 2017.