Rio Tinto breaks ground at Madison copper-gold project in Montana
The move follows an earn-in agreement between the two companies, under which Kennecott Exploration can acquire a 55% stake in the property.
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Proposed US mining legislation follows strict party lines — editorial
For miners, probably the worst part of the bill is its proposed imposition of a 12.5% royalty on all new mining operations, and 8% on existing ones.
Australia’s Lynas stockpiles rare earths for ‘strategic’ customers
The company's decision to stockpile Neodymium Praseodymium (NdPr), used in industrial magnets, was to help it consolidate its position as a preferred supplier to customers outside China.
Gold price barrels through $1,400
Citigroup: "Enthusiasm is justified" and $1,500 to $1,600 is possible within 12 months.
Visualizing US energy use in one giant chart
U.S. energy use has been generally increasing, eventually topping 100 quads per year by 2018.
SolGold shares soar after Ecuador court dismisses call for referendum on mining
The country's Constitutional Court has rejected calls for a referendum, which could have halted the miner's flagship Cascabel and other projects.
OEMs a barrier in transition to autonomy in mining — report
The study finds technology and business model obstacles in pursuing full autonomy; urges mining sector to create open and interoperable standards.
Gold mining stocks on a tear
Gold price surge to highest since 2013 light fire under gold mining stocks.
Gold price soars to highest since Sep 2013
Frenzied trading in New York lifts gold price to near 6-year high.
