Hollywood tops mining, crop production in employment, MPAA says
The production and distribution of TV shows and movies employ more people in 34 states than the combined total from the mining, oil and natural gas industries.
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Bristow taking Barrick helm aids talks, Tanzania AG Says
A multibillion-dollar tax dispute between Barrick Gold Corp. and Tanzania's government could be resolved by May.
U.S. heavy equipment makers feeling pain from tariffs, disputes
U.S. makers of bulldozers and other heavy equipment are raising prices, losing sales and in some cases beginning to trim workers.
Chinese go-slow on Australian coal imports may be starting to show
Chinese coal traders are reported to have cut back on buying from Australia after the length of time taken by customs to clear cargoes reportedly doubled.
Brazilian court freezes $260 million from Vale’s accounts
The world’s iron ore producer has faced continued backlash from Brazilian authorities since the deadly mining dam accident that killed around 300 people in January.
De Beers, Botswana to expand world’s richest diamond mine
The joint venture partners have awarded a $1.2-billion contract to extend the lifespan of their Jwaneng mine unit 2035.
Kyrgyz and Turkish miners join forces to develop gold projects in Central Asia
Kyrgyz gold producer Chaarat and Turkish mining and mine construction contractor Çiftay want to collaborate on the Tulkubash and Kyzyltash projects in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Havilah Resources to explore for additional copper-cobalt resources in the Mutooroo district
The Mutooroo copper-cobalt district is located in New South Wales, eastern Australia.
Chile’s Supreme Court revokes ruling permanently closing Barrick’s Pascua-Lama
Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of judges, a process that could last several months.