Threat of strikes looms large for copper supply in 2018: Andy Home
Strikes and slashed funds at South American copper operations could be an early sign of what is likely to be a defining feature of the market next year.
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Acacia to sell Burkina Faso asset for $45 m to Canada’s Sandstorm Gold
The deal is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2018.
Dalian iron ore, coking coal extend gains even as steel retreats
Iron ore futures in China rose for a second session on Tuesday, supported by demand from steel producers for high-grade raw material to boost productivity.
BHP says likely to quit global coal lobby group
BHP said it would seek responses from the World Coal Association over policy differences before making a final decision on whether to quit in March 2018.
Pastor who found giant diamond in Sierra Leone to get less cash than promised
The government says the cleric violated the Mines and Minerals Act.
Columbus-Nordgold project in French Guiana to move ahead
Before any heavy equipment touches the ground, Columbus and Nordgold have to go through a public consultation and receive required permits.
Ecuador expects $1 billion in mining revenues for 2018
Back in September, the expectation for 2018 was of $488 million in revenues from industrial mining.
This map shows the top immigrant population in each country
If the world’s migrant population formed a new nation, it would be fifth largest. What are the top immigration populations, how does this look mapped out?
Supply cuts a ‘step change’ for uranium price
New report upgrades outlook for uranium sector after two top producers remove a combined 15% of U3O8 from the global market in 2018.