Ford CEO says Trump metals tariffs took $1B of profit
Ford CEO Jim Hackett encouraged President Donald Trump’s administration to resolve trade disputes quickly or it could do “more damage” to his company.
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After delays caused by adverse weather and fires, Seabridge Gold Inc announced that its summer program is meeting its objectives.
Congo leader vows elections to proceed on schedule in December
DRC President Joseph Kabila vowed delayed elections will take place as planned this year.
Make sound mine project investment decisions in a risky business
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New AngloGold boss weighs asset sales to unlock value at miner
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.’s new CEO, Kelvin Dushnisky, said his goal of unlocking value at the world’s third-largest gold producer will involve focusing on its best assets.
Union says meeting with Alcoa again over strike at Australian aluminium project
The union at Alcoa's aluminium operations said it was meeting with the company again on Wednesday to try to resolve a strike that has lasted more than six weeks.
Indonesia 2018 coal output target now around 507m tonnes – Energy Ministry
Indonesia has increased its 2018 coal production target to around 507 million tonnes from a previous target of 485 million tonnes which may add to downward pressure on prices for the fuel.
Brazil’s Vale shareholders near deal to pay Eletron $692m
Two major shareholders of Brazilian mining company Vale SA are likely to reach an agreement on Wednesday to pay 2.82 billion reais ($692 million) to Eletron to settle a dispute over Vale shares.
In a US manufacturing hub, no illusions about tariffs and jobs
In a town where a 30-feet tall chair is the chief landmark, and which is synonymous with a U.S. furniture industry, many greet the possibility of tariffs on Chinese goods with a shrug.