Australia launches Critical Minerals Strategy 2019 focused on innovation and tech
The plan puts emphasis on emphasis on agritech, aerospace, defense, renewable energy and telecommunications.
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Walker River and Smooth Rock to join forces in Nevada gold-copper project
The companies want to enter into an exploration agreement with an option to form a joint venture on the Garfield Flats project.
AngloGold approves underground expansion of Tropicana mine
Work is scheduled to begin in the June quarter, with first gold expected in the second half of 2020.
BHP is said to weigh bid for Blackstone-backed Bluewater
The Bluewater business, which is also attracting interest from closely held Fieldwood Energy LLC, is focused on deep-water exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and could fetch about $1.5 billion to $2 billion in a sale.
Brazil’s Vale announces writedowns, profit after dam disaster
Vale posted fourth-quarter profit of $3.786 billion, compared with $771 million a year earlier.
Rubicon boosts measured and indicated resources at Phoenix by 110%
The company has started a preliminary economic assessment which it expects to complete by year-end.
Last kimberlite trucked to plant at De Beers Victor mine
The Victor mine was forecast to produce 6 million carats over its life, but it beat that by recovering a total of 8 million carats, with a record 936,000 carats produced in 2018.
Commodity traders say more needs to be done to promote women
Women account for less than 5% of senior management at top trading houses, Bloomberg reported last year, and companies are under pressure to improve gender parity.
Jamaica’s mining revival turns red earth to gold for hedge funds
Investors are benefiting from a panicked realization across the aluminum industry that the supply chain is fragile.
