September 12, 2019

Orion trims stake in Armenia-focused gold miner Lydian

The company is said to be a victim of rivals bribing the government and locals to stop the Amulsar project.

September 11, 2019

Global gold sector unveils responsible mining principles

The framework sets out clear expectations for investors and downstream users as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.

September 11, 2019

Miners welcome Indonesian export ore ban, plan smelting expansion

Major industry players gathering at the Asian Nickel conference on Wednesday said the ban would further support the development of the nickel processing industry in the country.

September 11, 2019

Mitsui to expand LNG, iron ore assets despite signs of slowing economies

Last year, Mitsui announced investments in two iron ore projects in Australia.

September 11, 2019

Southern Gold, Bluebird granted permit for first major new mine in South Korea in over 15 years

Joint venture partners are the first foreign companies granted a development permit since the late 1990s.

September 11, 2019

Indonesia’s Antam to request extension of nickel ore export permit

Antam may also propose a 10-year extension for its mining permit in the Pongkor gold mine.

September 11, 2019

Philippine nickel ore output may rise, but return to 2014 peak level unlikely — industry head

Philippine nickel miners are likely to ramp up ore output by next year, but their production capacity is limited by a number of factors.

September 10, 2019

Philippine regulator recommends lifting suspension on nickel miner

The Philippines was the world's second-largest producer of nickel ore in 2018, selling most of its output to top buyer China.

September 10, 2019

Canadian miner expands, now owns 24 gold projects Japan

Japan Gold just acquired five new properties in Kyushu.

September 7, 2019

Saudi King names first royal energy minister

Cabinet shuffles for second week in a row in the world's top crude exporter.