Barrick exec. to chair Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group
Barrick Gold’s Chief Innovation Officer, Michelle Ash, will become the new Chair of GMSG in May 2018.
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AngloGold to revive Ghana mine that battled illegal miners
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Toyota to make cheaper electric motors by halving use of rare earths
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Congo’s Kabila yet to sign new mining code as deadline nears
The President has 15 days from the time parliament sends him the bill to either sign it into law or return it to parliament for further deliberation. If he takes no action, the bill automatically becomes law.
Kal Tire talks retreading
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BHP rebuffs Elliott as first-half profit hits three-year high
The New-York based fund argues an overhaul could add more than $22 billion in value for shareholders and wants BHP to conduct an independent study.
Colombia coal output down slightly in 2017 to 89.4 million tonnes
The biggest players in Colombia's coal industry are Drummond Co, Glencore Plc, Murray Energy Corp's Colombia Natural Resources, and Cerrejon.
Co-owners of Russia’s Nornickel back in fight for control
Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company, competes with Brazil's Vale SA for the rank of the world's top nickel producer.
