February 20, 2019 Barrick’s cost of doing business could shoot up with Acacia deal Will officials in Tanzania and other countries push to nationalize their resources as the trend continues to gain traction around the world.
February 20, 2019 Coal going from winner to loser in India’s energy future The problem is not its reserves, productions costs, or transportation. Renewable alternatives are just cheaper.
February 19, 2019 Chinese traders freeze Australian coal orders amid 40-day customs delays – sources Tension between Beijing and Canberra has grown in recent months over issues of cyber security and China's influence in Pacific island nations.
February 19, 2019 Lumina Copper faces charges, up to $55m fine for environmental breaches in Chile This is not the first time the Chilean watchdog has fined Lumina.
February 19, 2019 Barrick’s CEO visits Papua New Guinea to support extension of Porgera mining lease “Without the security of an extended mining lease, it would be difficult to justify further significant investments in the mine,” a statement by the Canadian miner reads.
February 18, 2019 Malaysia lifts bauxite mining moratorium after 3-year ban Malaysia was once the biggest supplier of bauxite to top buyer China, with shipments peaking at nearly 3.5 million tonnes a month.
February 18, 2019 Grasberg hasn’t received new copper export permit Indonesia forecast copper concentrate exports to drop to 200,000 tonnes in 2019 from about 1.2 million tonnes last year.
February 15, 2019 Fire shuts down Vale’s Malaysia distribution center The majority of material from the Malaysian distribution center is Brazilian Blend fines destined for China.
February 15, 2019 Miner Vale says fire to halt operations at Malaysia distribution center The company said the fire should have a reduced impact on shipments as 10 days of preventive maintenance was already programmed at the terminal.
February 15, 2019 Mongolia posts 6.9% economic growth in 2018 Coal and copper generate almost 70% of Mongolia's total export revenues and most of its mining output is sold to neighboring China.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
