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
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