Chile’s Codelco plans environmental impact pricing for copper Under the new terms, Codelco's copper cathodes will be certified in eight ways that take environmental footprint of production into consideration. Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 11:51 am
Pink diamond gets $32 million, Patek sets Asian record The oval stone, set in a ring embellished with smaller diamonds, sold after a three-minute contest. It was estimated to sell for as much as $42 million. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2017 | 11:34 am
Indonesia expects 2018 deal with Freeport on giant copper mine Indonesia expects to conclude deal with Freeport-McMoRan Inc. by February that will see the U.S. miner shed its majority ownership of Grasberg mine. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2017 | 11:19 am
Rubicon Minerals consolidates McCuaig, adding to its substantial exploration properties in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada The Company currently has a 60% interest in McCuaig and, upon closing of the transaction, will have a 100% interest. Rubicon Minerals | November 30, 2017 | 10:30 am
Two women to lead Australian iron ore mining company As soon as the new year kicks off, Fortescue Metals Group will be led by new CEO Elizabeth Gaines and her right hand Julie Shuttleworth. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 30, 2017 | 10:15 am
Lumina Gold raises $20M to advance projects in Ecuador Originally planned to raise $15M. Michael Allan McCrae | November 30, 2017 | 9:42 am
Dominican Republic presents Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report The country's reserves have been estimated at $60 billion for metallic and 40 billion for non-metallic resources. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 7:29 pm
Gold production will grow in coming years: BMI The business intelligence firm says output will pick up, supported by higher gold prices and solid projects in key countries. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 6:00 pm
Canadian miners want to launch clean resources supercluster They hope to receive $200 million in government funding. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 4:43 pm