July 6, 2017 Novo signs MOU to partner with Sumitomo Corporation to move Beatons Creek towards production Novo Resources Corp. is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) with Sumitomo Corporation, Japan (“Sumitomo”) to further develop the Company’s Beatons…
July 5, 2017 Top 50 mining companies reshuffle as Chinese, lithium firms climb rankings Combined worth of 50 largest mining companies grow to $768 billion during first half of 2017, but a few big names drop down rankings.
July 5, 2017 London court hears Vedanta’s challenge to Zambian villagers’ pollution claim Case has potential to set precedent for other foreign claims.
July 4, 2017 As Indonesian nickel ore flows again to China, famine turns to feast: Andy Home The flow of Indonesian nickel ore to China has resumed after a three-and-a-half year break.
July 2, 2017 Top 3 coal countries produced 6% more coal from January to May Just when you thought coal was out, the fossil fuel appears to be back on the burner.
June 29, 2017 Malaysia extends bauxite mining moratorium for six months Moratorium aims to restrict illegal mining activity on private land and companies that ignore mining guidelines, resulting in environmental pollution.
June 29, 2017 Caterpillar reshuffles top management for mining divisions Doug Hoerr, Caterpillar's vice president of the material handling & underground division, is retiring in August after more than 20 years with the company.
June 29, 2017 Rio Tinto shareholders greenlight sale of Aussie coal assets to Yancoal The approval ends a three-week bidding war between Yancoal and Glencore over Rio's thermal coal assets in Australia.
June 26, 2017 Mongolian herders ink historic agreement with Oyu Tolgoi mine, government Accompanied by OT Watch and Accountability Counsel, herders in the South Gobi used the IFC’s complaint office to negotiate agreement.
June 26, 2017 Rio brushes off Glencore latest offer for coal mines, sticks with Yancoal The company has chosen to sell its Hunter Valley coal mines to China-backed Yancoal, but shareholders will decide.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
