February 21, 2019

Adani Enterprises could wait up to two years for Carmichael mine approval

Carmichael is one of the world's biggest greenfield coal projects in recent years.

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.