Australia’s Fortescue announces $353m share buyback program
The program will begin after the iron ore miner releases its quarterly report on Oct. 25 and will remain in place for a period of up to 12 months.
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Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals says its British unit has stopped trading
Wolf Minerals said on Thursday that it could not meet its short-term working capital needs after failing to reach a deal with its financial backers.
Evicted Kenyans demand compensation after mining firm exits
The East African nation's deposits are often in remote regions where the country's poorest live, but experts say few have reaped the rewards from mining.
Canadian space mining developer inks deal with US-based Moon Express
The companies will focus on mining exploration on the lunar surface and expect to pre-test later stage activities, such as excavation and infrastructure buildup.
Leagold closing Brazil mine for two months due to drought
The company's recently-acquired Riacho dos Machados (RDM) mine will be closed for about two months.
Barrick maintains forecasts ahead of Randgold vote
Shareholders of Barrick and Randgold will vote on Nov. 5 on an all-stock transaction that will create a company with operations in Africa, Australia, North and South America, Saudi Arabia and Papua New Guinea.
Mining in the Mekong: Myanmar to outperform, Thailand to underperform – report
Myanmar is expected to lead in the Mekong region for mining industry growth, driven by the high production growth of tin, lead and coal.
Chile’s Supreme Court signals death knell of Kinross gold mine
Chile's Supreme Court upheld an environmental order for a gold mine owned by Canada's Kinross Gold Corp to close its water pumping wells.
SQM controlling shareholder moves to block stake sale to China’s Tianqi
The controlling shareholder in Chilean lithium producer SQM on Wednesday filed suit with Chile's Constitutional Court.
