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Coal going from winner to loser in India’s energy future
The problem is not its reserves, productions costs, or transportation. Renewable alternatives are just cheaper.
Barrick still committed to Chile, despite Pascua-Lama setback
Chief executive officer Mark Bristow, who is in the South American nation to review the company’s regional strategy, said Barrick’s assets in Chile were an important part of its global portfolio.
China delays coal imports from Australia as tensions simmer
“I don’t believe for one moment this is linked to some of the higher level issues of relationships between China and the rest of the world.” - Mackenzie
Peru raids biggest illegal mining zone to stem Amazon gold rush
The government deployed agents from the police and armed forces to La Pampa in the Madre de Dios region to begin closing down mine operations.
AngloGold’s Colombia soil study cannot be halted by mayor — provincial authority
The mayor of the town of Jerico had ordered a suspension of the work in January after the council voted late last year to ban mining in the area.
Palladium smashes $1,500 as shortages to aid Nornickel, Amplats
Tighter emissions rules are “outweighing the weakness in global auto sales and the growing threat from EV's.
Newcrest ups stake in Ecuador with Cornerstone deal
Australia’s largest gold producer has signed an option and farm-in agreement with Toronto-listed Cornerstone Capital Resources over two early stage projects in Ecuador.
Mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy — report
According to Fitch Solutions, off-grid mines could benefit from reducing their dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the region's favourable climate conditions.
