BHP’s decision on Jansen potash mine imminent
The world's no. 1 miner is expected to make a final decision before the publication of annual results in August.
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Vale to suspend operations at Sudbury after failed labour talks
This is the first time USW 6500 workers have been on the picketline since a year-long strike ended in July 2010.
Home: Funds cut copper exposure as Chinese impetus fades
Money managers have reduced their net long positioning on the CME copper contract by almost 30% in the space of three weeks.
Sibanye-Stillwater to buy back up to 5% of shares
Sibanye reported a 78% increase in first-quarter core profit last month, on the back of higher prices for metals, including gold, platinum, palladium and rhodium.
Real-time measuring of tailings clay content may optimize reclamation processes
Canadian researchers are developing a “clay analyzer” to help miners reduce tailings deposit footprints and minimize land disturbance.
Pure Energy Minerals removes royalty payments from Clayton Valley lithium project
The Canadian company said having purchased a 2% NSR royalty is aimed at maximizing shareholder value.
Centerra’s Kyrgyz units seek bankruptcy protection over Kumtor mine expropriation
Centerra expects bankruptcy proceedings to prevent further efforts by Kyrgyzstan to strip Kumtor Gold of its assets.
BHP union says work schedules too punishing for train drivers
The world's biggest miner told train drivers that they will be required to work a two-week on, one-week off roster.
South Australia mining production tunnels past $5.4 billion amid commodity price boom
Record copper sales and soaring gold and iron ore prices in the second half of 2020 have helped the Australian state reach its second-highest year of mining value.