Philippines open pit mining ban could be lifted before year end
Mines minister says will follow new recommendations of environment regulator reviving projects like giant Tampakan, Silangan copper-gold mines.
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India bans use of dirtier coal alternative in New Delhi area
India's top court on Tuesday banned the use of petroleum coke, a dirtier alternative to coal, in and around New Delhi in a bid to clean the air in one of the world's most polluted cities.
Eric Sprott: Novo Resources, Garibaldi Resources, and a life learned lessons in resources
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Chinese coal imports from North Korea plummet
Dictatorship was number two supplier of metallurgical coal to China after Australia before latest UN sanctions.
Vanadium: The metal we can’t do without and don’t produce
One of the world’s least known metals is also of great importance, and likely to become more so as renewable energies catch up with and possibly eclipse fossil fuels.
Sandvik results reflect mining rebound
Orders jump 10% at Swedish mining equipment maker during third quarter.
Xi’s China a boon for mining
President Xi's enormous power means his pet projects like One Belt–One Road and Xiongan New Area will receive the full backing of the state.
Dewatering: A Vital Part of Minerals Mining
Weir Minerals can provide a total solution package, working with mine operators to understand each site’s dewatering needs, and to assess all of the specific requirements of a mine site.
Barrick Gold’s nickel mine could become a ski resort
The complex would be called the Giant Nickel All Season Resort.