Profitable coal trade beckons buyers brave enough to test China
It’s high quality and the price is a bargain, but the risk may be too great for Chinese buyers looking for a quick profit.
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Growth that’s bought but not paid for
The recent economic growth in the U.S. may have simply been a function of debt creation.
Hunt for Canada’s vast diamond riches reaching an end
Iconic mines, including Ekati and Diavik are now old, tired and running out of diamonds; they will likely both close soon. So far, operations that were designed to replace them aren’t faring well either.
Goldcorp shareholders approve Newmont’s $10B takeover offer
The deal also will be voted on by Newmont shareholders next Thursday. If approved, the deal is expected to close by June.
Peruvian judge jails lawyers for three years over copper mine blockade
The ruling promises to further polarize a dispute between MMG and the village of Fuerabamba in Peru’s southern copper belt.
Two injured, two others missing after mudslide at Freeport’s Grasberg mine
Mining operation is running normally despite the incident, says the company.
West Virginia’s trying to revive coal, one miner isn’t convinced
West Virginia is dangling tax incentives for coal miners in an attempt to revive operations in Coal Country, but Contura Energy Inc. isn’t swayed just yet.
How countries are getting tougher with mining companies
A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the expectation electrification will spur demand for raw materials has led governments to change the rules for miners operating in their countries.
Conservation group raises concerns over proposed Canadian potash mine
CanPacific Potash plans a new 3.25 million tonne per year solution potash mine and submitted its environmental impact assessment to the province in January.
