August 9, 2019

Lucara results highlight difficult market

The miner produced 42% more diamonds than expected and sold 33% more than anticipated for 4% less revenue.

August 9, 2019

Indonesian president seeks input on bringing forward ore exports ban

The ban is about pushing domestic industries to process more mineral ores locally.

August 9, 2019

Pakistan’s milewide open air mine shows why coal won’t go away

In Asia, dozens of coal plants have come on line in recent years or are in the planning stages—with a normal lifetime of almost a half-century.

August 9, 2019

Armenia to announce decision on Lydian’s gold project next week

This is the third audit on Amulsar, which has been halted by protests for over a year.

August 8, 2019

Indonesian nickel miners urge govt not to bring forward 2022 ore export ban

A 2017 regulation stated that miners who are currently building smelters are allowed to export unprocessed mineral until January 2022.

August 8, 2019

Lion One builds Fiji’s first geochemical lab

The facility will support the company's exploration work and resource definition at the Tuvatu gold project.

August 7, 2019

Centerra Gold, Kyrgyz Republic close to leaving differences behind

The parties have completed all conditions included in a deal signed in Sept. 2017 ending long-dragged out environmental and economic disputes over the Kumtor gold mine.

August 6, 2019

Orocobre, Toyota partner to build hydroxide plant in Japan

The plant will convert lithium carbonate feedstock sourced from the Olaroz project in Argentina into battery grade lithium hydroxide.

August 6, 2019

Vedanta to focus on ‘purse strings’ amid aluminum expansion

India’s biggest aluminum producer is prioritizing controlling costs as it embarks on expanding capacity.

August 5, 2019

Indonesian official refuses to be drawn on whether iron ore export ban might be brought forward

The ban is aimed at making miners process minerals in Indonesia, a major exporter of nickel ore.