Europe set to adopt voluntary conflict mineral law
Providing proof of origin of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold near conflict zones voluntary under law to be adopted this week.
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Arispe and Carrión highlight the mining-friendly government, the new production from many sources and point to several juicy projects that lack only the means to further unlock Peru's mineral riches.
‘Skinny’ South32 disappoints on debut
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Platinum price at 6-week high on deficit predictions
New report highlights falling mine supply outside of Southern Africa and increased jewelry demand from China.
China Gold cranks gold, copper production in Q1
A doubling of mill processing capacity at the CSH Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia is credited for a 51 percent increase in gold production at China Gold International Resources Corp. (TSX:CGG) in the first quarter.
Rio said to sell $1B worth of aluminum assets
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Barrick backs out of Nevada exploration JV
Barrick Gold (NYSE, TSX:ABX) has exited a joint venture agreement to develop a property in Nevada, citing budgetary constraints.
Eaton presents smart mobile valve
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Canada to cut 30% of emissions by 2030, including oil sands
While the ambitious target doesn’t include specifics for the oil sands, they are included in the plan, says the government.
