Philippine miners call for end of ban on big new projects
Miners are urging the government to lift a six-year ban on large-scale projects in the Philippines after the state removed restrictions on smaller ventures.
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US steel users challenge Trump’s authority to impose tariffs in court
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday the American Institute for International Steel and two of its member companies argue that the US president’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are unconstitutional.
Gold seen fighting back as dollar rebound is poised to reverse
While trade tensions haven’t yet provided much support, an escalation combined with a slide in the dollar could lift prices.
OZ Minerals to complete Brazil-focused Avanco takeover
OZ Minerals has announced that it has a relevant interest in Avanco of more than 90%, which means the company will now “compulsorily acquire” all of the remaining shares and acquire the fellow copper producer entirely.
The quest to find a trillion-dollar nuclear fuel on the moon
India's equivalent of NASA will launch a rover in October to explore virgin territory on the lunar surface and determine the potential for mining a source of waste-free nuclear energy that could be worth trillions of dollars.
Ghana OKs AngloGold plan to reopen mine that battled illegal miners
The country's environmental protection agency has issued permits for AngloGold's Obuasi mine, paving the way for its redevelopment.
Take the long-term view in a late-cycle market
Inflation is set to get an even bigger jolt now that Trump has formally approved 25 percent tariffs on as much as $50 billion of Chinese goods.
Glencore bets on South Africa as Ramaphosa promises revival
As the company’s former business partner and new President Cyril Ramaphosa promises an economic recovery, Glencore is reaping profits.
Australia’s Fortescue Metals appeals to regulator on Rinehart-Atlas Iron bid
NCZ Investments Pty, a Fortescue unit, seeks interim orders to restrain Gina Rinehart controlled-Redstone Corp Pty from dispatching its bidder's statement.
