Freeport’s Cerro Verde expansion not touching farmland – media report
A regional ordinance states that the Freeport-McMoRan operation would only expand onto wasteland.
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The move is understood as part of the kingdom’s strategy to diversify the economy away from oil.
Global Energy Metals expands Nevada footprint
Global Energy Metals struck an option agreement in January with Nevada Sunrise Gold to acquire 85% of the historic Lovelock cobalt mine and nearby Treasure Box properties.
Australia launches A$12.5m mining research centre
The Australian government committed $3.7 million for the new facility.
Populism and protest lurk behind Europe’s dying coal mines
Anger and despair are running high ahead of Sunday’s state elections in Germany’s mining heartland.
Minera Alamos acquires stake in Prime Mining
Minera currently has three exploration assets in Mexico, including the La Fortuna open pit gold project in Durango.
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Gold stocks have shimmered with gold’s rally
Gold has continued to hit new six-year highs.
Silver miners’ Q2 2019 fundamentals
The battered silver miners’ stocks surged in recent months, staging a strong rebound rally.
