Can Trump resurrect US aluminum – and who killed it anyway
China, with its massive aluminum sector and equally massive exports, stands accused, but the real smelter killers were much closer to home.
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North Korea ban lifts coking coal price
Met coal hits 2-month high Friday as Chinese imports of steelmaking coal from totalitarian state drops 75% during first half of the year.
Botswana Diamonds soars on lucky find at South Africa’s Ontevreden
The company identified a group 2 kimberlite pipe in an area known by its high-grade diamonds.
South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines
The suspension follows a pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the country's Chamber of Mines.
Acacia agrees to pay higher taxes set in Tanzania new mining law
It means that the miner, which had revenue of $1bn last year, will pay about $31 million extra in royalties a year.
Massive copper mine tests Trump’s push to slash regulation
The Resolution copper project in Arizona would be a prototype for a looming era of more invasive US mines as companies run out of easy-to-reach deposits.
Frank Giustra builds another gold producer
The Critical Investor discusses a proposed business combination that would transform an explorer into a developing producer with major assets in Nevada.
Coal mine crackdown dims prospects for Mongolia’s fortune seekers
Working 50 metres (164 feet) under ground with minimal air supply, Uuganbaatar is one of thousands of Mongolians trying to make a living digging for coal.
Forecasts for uranium price all point up
Uranium improved to an 8-week high this week, but consensus forecasts are for a 35% rise over the next 12 months.