January 3, 2019

Irving Resources granted drill permit in Japan

Last October, Irving sampled high grade quartz vein float at Omu.

January 2, 2019

S.Koreans seek Nippon Steel asset seizure in ‘forced labour’ case

The application for the asset seizure, if approved by the court, could further strain South Korea's already frosty bilateral relations with Japan.

January 2, 2019

Gold opens 2019 with fanfare as warning signs flash on growth

Gold bullion advancing for a fifth straight day as equities posted fresh losses after the worst year since the financial crisis.

January 2, 2019

Cobalt 27 to acquire ASX-listed Highlands Pacific

The acquisition, valued at $96 million, will increase Cobalt 27’s exposure to nickel through the Ramu nickel-cobalt mine in Papua New Guinea.

December 31, 2018

New Year’s resolutions for miners: SEC updates disclosure requirements

Companies should start preparing for when the rules come into effect.

December 31, 2018

MINING.com top 10 most read in 2018

The attention of the mining industry has shifted.

December 31, 2018

Rio Tinto, Mongolia sign power deal for Oyu Tolgoi copper mine

The Oyu Tolgoi project is central to Rio Tinto's push to diversify its portfolio away from iron ore.

December 28, 2018

India in talks with US over steel tariff exemption – govt official

"We need to look after the interests of the domestic steel industry"

December 28, 2018

Asia Gold-Safe haven lure fails to lift demand; Indian jewellers stock up

Physical gold demand lacked vigour in most Asian hubs this week as limited safe haven interest failed to lift activity into the year end.

December 27, 2018

Human activity creates 208 new mineral species

Study shows mining has sparked "unparalleled inorganic compound diversification" like rabbittite at Lucky Strike, Utah and a handful found on smelter walls