October 1, 2019

India considers extending green permits for mines up for auctions

Winning bidders of mines whose leases expire by March 2020 would be able to start operations without delay if the mine has valid environmental and forest approvals.

September 27, 2019

Asia gold-Price dip prompts Indian jewellers to stock up for festivals

Physical gold demand remained subdued for most of the week in major Asian centres.

September 26, 2019

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

September 26, 2019

Nine countries join US strategic minerals initiative

The countries joining the United States include Australia, Botswana, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, the Philippines and Zambia.

September 26, 2019

Vedanta seeks approval to repair ‘crumbling’ copper smelter

Vedanta, backed by billionaire Anil Agarwal, stopped operations at the smelter for maintenance in March 2018 and later extended the shutdown due to mounting opposition from villagers against alleged pollution.

September 25, 2019

Coal India workers strike hit production by about 56% – official

The company, which accounts for over four-fifths of India's coal output and employs about 300,000 people, registered a 30% attendance due to the strike.

September 20, 2019

Pan Pacific sees global copper shortage shrinking in 2020

China's new smelting capacity, meanwhile, will help bolster global output.

September 18, 2019

White-collar miners: how technology is changing one of the most dangerous professions

The numbers produced by research in other countries vary, but are significant.

September 17, 2019

Chile taps China, Japan in lithium-for-tech push; faces tough sell

The world's No. 2 lithium producer has held global road shows ahead of a second lithium-for-investment tender, according to officials.