Ballots replace bullets as mineral giant Congo holds vote
This weekend, the vast central African nation is banking on a new method: the ballot box.
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Board of Brazil’s Vale gives CEO Schvartsman another term
Schvartsman, appointed CEO in March 2017 to replace Murilo Ferreira, had been set to end his term in May.
Asia Gold-Safe haven lure fails to lift demand; Indian jewellers stock up
Physical gold demand lacked vigour in most Asian hubs this week as limited safe haven interest failed to lift activity into the year end.
BHP, Rio, Vale stock bested Apple, Google, Facebook in 2018
It's been a tough year for mining, but the Big 3 were still a better investment than the FAANGs in 2018.
Rio Tinto says no job cuts in 2019 due to driverless train project
The $940 million rail project, AutoHaul, is focused on driverless train movement to transport ore and has been in development since 2012.
Year’s best major metal gains steam as supply eclipses trade woe
The price of palladium has more then doubled in the past three years.
Teck Resources invests in Sun Metals’ Stardust project
The company reports the region hosts a large geological endowment and supports numerous operating mines.
Russia’s Rosatom tells Chile it can help boost lithium output
Automakers, governments, miners and other have increasingly lobbied officials for access to Chile's coveted resources.
Human activity creates 208 new mineral species
Study shows mining has sparked "unparalleled inorganic compound diversification" like rabbittite at Lucky Strike, Utah and a handful found on smelter walls
