August 25, 2017 Philippines to expand mining ban to watershed areas, ore exports In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.
August 24, 2017 Indian miners risk death for granite tiles and kitchens, report says Six out of 10 labourers toiling in southern Indian quarries for granite for tiles, fireplaces and kitchen counters around the world are working in dangerous conditions to repay huge loans,…
August 22, 2017 Iron ore nears $80 a tonne Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since its 2017 lows.
August 21, 2017 Copper price rallies after Grasberg violence Copper above $3.00 after former workers torch dozens of buildings, vehicles at Freeport's Indonesia operations blocking access to world number two mine.
August 21, 2017 Four new distribution agreements strengthen Metso’s local presence in India’s flow control markets Metso strengthens its presence in India with the signing of four non-exclusive distribution agreements for its valve products.
August 20, 2017 Kingsgate jumps 49% after Thai gold mine suspension lifted Investors in Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. (ASX:KCN) were allowed to gasp for air on Friday after being underwater on the stock due to problems with its mine in Thailand.
August 16, 2017 Flash floods hit Freeport Indonesia’s mining operations Flash floods have left one worker missing and caused extensive damage to a power plant at the miner's operations in the eastern-most province of Papua.
August 14, 2017 Sales at Myanmar’s jade expo lower than last year More than 6,000 pieces of jade were exhibited
August 14, 2017 Anglo Asian soars after boosting reserves at Ugur gold project Azerbaijan's top gold producer will begin production there next month.
August 11, 2017 INFOGRAPHIC: What India does with all that gold Who buys more gold, Malayalis or Tamilians?
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
