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Congo’s Kabila meeting with mining companies postponed

Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's plan to discuss proposed changes to mining royalties with mining company representatives on Tuesday has been postponed by a day.

Reuters | March 6, 2018 | 3:15 am

Global diamond supply expected to decrease this year

Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond industry analyst, estimates supply will fall 3.4% to 147 million carats.

Paul Zimnisky | March 6, 2018 | 2:00 am

Why leading investors are backing gold

Legendary investor Rick Rule, Chief Executive Officer, Sprott US Holdings, speaking ahead of his appearance at Mines and Money Asia, is positive on gold equities for 2018.

Mines and Money Asia | March 5, 2018 | 8:50 pm

Ontario wants high-tech mines up north

According to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Province wants to help improve mine productivity in the region, increase operating efficiencies, and contribute to the global expansion of northern businesses.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 5, 2018 | 6:03 pm

Thirty-three illegal miners arrested at abandoned site in South Africa

According to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, illegal miners in the country usually belong to organised crime syndicates.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 5, 2018 | 5:24 pm

China to cut more coal, steel output to defend ‘blue skies’

China’s state planner pledged on Monday to cut more steel and coal production capacity this year.

Reuters | March 5, 2018 | 4:12 pm

Steel tariffs may trip up another industry Trump loves: coal

While tariffs could increase domestic demand for metallurgical coal - which is used in the steelmaking process - most of the market for that fuel is abroad.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2018 | 3:08 pm