July 25, 2018 Tianqi goes ahead with $382-million Greenbushes lithium mine expansion The expansion, on top of a $238 million upgrade due for completion in April, will double the mine’s production to 1.95 million tonnes a year of lithium concentrate a year…
July 24, 2018 India’s Adani sees six-fold rise in coal mining volume despite challenges in Australia Adani is looking to buy mines in countries such as Indonesia and is securing financing for its Carmichael mine in Australia amid challenges from environmental groups concerned about climate change…
July 23, 2018 Ground water in Vedanta’s Indian smelter contains heavy metals The smelter was shut down in May after 13 people died after coming under police fire during violent protests over alleged pollution.
July 19, 2018 Miners wrote off almost one-third of investments over last decade From the $939bn invested in major projects between 2008 and 2017, the world’s top 40 mining companies by market cap. wrote-off $273bn or 29% of the initial capital outlay.
July 18, 2018 Wreck of Russian warship carrying $130bn in gold found off South Korea The Dmitrii Donskoi is believed to have sunk in a naval battle 113 years ago, carrying the treasury of the entire flotilla, which would have included port expenses, as well…
July 17, 2018 ArcelorMittal Temirtau to suspend hot-rolled steel coil exports to Iran – adviser ArcelorMittal Temirtau, will suspend the export of hot-rolled steel coils to Iran due to the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
July 16, 2018 Four miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident, officials say The government will close the mine until an investigation is complete and it gets the conclusions of international experts.
July 16, 2018 Top-grade iron ore may spike to $100 High-grade iron ore may spike to $100 a metric ton as China intensifies a clampdown on pollution by restraining industrial activity.
July 14, 2018 Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 15, injures 45: official This is the latest disaster in the Hpakant jade mining region.
July 13, 2018 Germany to host Europe’s first EV battery plant BMW already signed up as the factory's main client.
Zimbabwe to continue mineral purchases in 2026, central bank governor says The central bank has aggressively pursued a foreign currency accumulation strategy through mandatory mining royalties, outright gold purchases and leveraging on the rally in gold. December 28, 2025 | 09:29 am
