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Stakes high for Rio Tinto, Mongolia as Oyu Tolgoi talks loom

The next three to six months will be crucial to the future of the vast copper-gold mine, as the companies behind the operation negotiate with the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2021 | 6:11 am

India gold demand set to climb as buyers unleash pent-up demand

Demand in India, which trails only China, slumped in 2020…

Bloomberg News | January 14, 2021 | 11:11 am

Tension in India over plan to turn Goa into coal hub

Opponents say New Delhi's projects would cut through ecologically sensitive…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2021 | 7:05 am

China’s ban on Australian coal forces trade flows to realign

While Indonesia was China’s second-biggest supplier, it has now seen…

Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:11 am

India sees $55bn investment in clean coal over next decade

The investment will be made in clean coal facilities, including…

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2021 | 8:51 am

Anglo Asian blasted for statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The Armenian National Committee UK accused the company of exploiting the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan for commercial gain.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 10, 2020 | 6:15 am

Real estate, pharma firms among winners of India’s coal mine auctions

India had offered a range of financial incentives to attract investment, but foreign firms have shunned the auctions.

Reuters | November 9, 2020 | 10:43 am

Sumitomo to resume Ambatovy operations early 2021

The company also reported a record net loss of 60.2 billion yen ($583 million) for the first half of its financial year.

Reuters | November 6, 2020 | 6:49 am

Gold price: ETF inflows continue for 11th straight month

Gold prices also jumped to a six-week high as the US election draws to a close.

MINING.com Editor | November 5, 2020 | 10:55 am

Turquoise Hill takes Rio Tinto to arbitration over Mongolia mine funding

The Canadian miner seeks to clarify Rio Tinto's role and obligations related to additional funding needed to complete the Oyu Tolgoi expansion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2020 | 3:49 am

Australia accepts human rights complaint against Rio Tinto over Bougainville

The complaint alleges environmental and human rights violations caused by Rio's former Panguna mine on the island.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 4, 2020 | 6:35 am

Australian Strategic Materials acquires Korean JV partner

The Western Australia-based company is now the main shareholder at Ziron Tech.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 4, 2020 | 6:20 am

RANKED: Top 10 zinc mines in the world

MINING.COM takes a look at the 10 biggest zinc producers in world in terms of 2019 output.

MINING.com Editor | November 3, 2020 | 11:43 am

Cambodia chooses coal in rush for power

Critics say the government’s approval of two more coal power plants bucks the trend towards renewables in Southeast Asia.

China Dialogue | November 2, 2020 | 11:12 am

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Stakes high for Rio Tinto, Mongolia as Oyu Tolgoi talks loom

India gold demand set to climb as buyers unleash pent-up demand

Tension in India over plan to turn Goa into coal hub

China’s ban on Australian coal forces trade flows to realign

India sees $55bn investment in clean coal over next decade

Anglo Asian blasted for statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Real estate, pharma firms among winners of India’s coal mine auctions

Sumitomo to resume Ambatovy operations early 2021

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