Chile copper mines to triple use of sea water in 10 years—report
Use of sea water, both desalinated and direct from the ocean, to increase by 230% over 2018 levels.
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Tanzania names latest mining minister in ongoing industry clash
A prolonged spat between the government and gold producer Acacia over a $190 billion tax bill has severely limited the company's operations in the East African nation.
S.Korea court approves seizure of some of Nippon Steel’s assets
A request was made by plaintiffs in a wartime forced labour case to seize part of the local assets.
A cold blast from China chills industrial metals markets: Andy Home
The London Metal Exchange index slumped to a one-and-a-half year low of 2730.1 on Jan. 3.
Gold imports by India said to collapse in `18 as prices bite
Overseas purchases fell to 762 metric tons in 2018, a 20 percent slump from the previous year.
Palladium smashes another record with premium over platinum
Shortages of the metal used in autocatalysts for gasoline-fueled vehicles sent its price to yet another all-time high.
Gold-backed ETFs gained globally in 2018, even with North America outflows
In December alone, gold-backed ETFs globally rose 3 percent, adding 76 tonnes worth $3.1 billion.
Lucara Diamond to focus on Bostwana mine this year
Lucara aims to recover between 300,000 and 330,000 carats from Karowe this year.
Atlas Copco buys German pump distributor
IPV is based in Dresden, and reported revenues of about 5.7 million in 2017.
