December 13, 2018

Indonesia’s Silkroad Nickel inks $290m offtake agreement

The deal is to supply 15 million tonnes of nickel ore over a period of five to eight years, beginning March 2020.

December 13, 2018

Capturing the value of veterans in mining

Capturing the diverse skills and talents of highly-trained defence force personnel as they transition to civilian work requires a specialised approach.

December 13, 2018

Indonesia coal miner Bayan completes A$226m buy back of Kangaroo Resources

"The aim of this share purchase is so that the company can have full control over its subsidiaries owned indirectly by Kangaroo Resources."

December 10, 2018

Alacer tables resource for Ardich in Turkey

Recent drill highlights include 48.5 metres grading 2.69 grams gold from 60 metres downhole and 42.5 metres grading 2.55 grams gold from 31 metres downhole.

December 10, 2018

India’s green court to issue judgment on Vedanta smelter next week

A judgment on the smelter will be uploaded on the court's website in a week's time, after which there will be no further hearings on the case.

December 7, 2018

Asia Gold-India’s gold demand loses steam due to high prices

Sentiment in gold is shrinking and if the price doesn't change demand will decline

December 7, 2018

India court panel extends hearing on Vedanta smelter case

State authorities permanently shut down the Tamil Nadu plant after police fired on protesters calling for the closure of the plant in May over concerns it was polluting their air…

December 6, 2018

Malaysian uncertainties complicate Aussie miner Lynas’ growth plans

Lynas $800 million plant on the east coast Malaysia began operations in 2012 after long delays caused by legal challenges and environmental disputes.

December 6, 2018

Losing licence to operate new and biggest threat to miners — EY

Mining companies across the globe now consider the risk of losing their licence to operate as the biggest risk to their businesses in the next two years

December 5, 2018

Lynas mulls legal action as Malaysia conditions licence renewal

The Australian rare earths miner said it was disappointed with Malaysia's decision to impose new conditions on its licence to operate in the country, adding it was considering all options,…