January 10, 2017 World’s top uranium producer Kazakhstan to cut output by 10% Analysts qualified the move as a “game changer.”
January 9, 2017 Western Australia about to get its first uranium mine The state's environmental authority has approved Toro Energy’s Wiluna project, in the northern Goldfields.
January 9, 2017 ‘Trump effect’ on resurgent Iranian mining sector close to none — analysts Any re-instatement of sanctions will, if at all, pose minimal additional hurdles to new investors, BMI Research says.
January 8, 2017 Indian state leases land for uranium exploration As a uranium miner, India isn't in the same league as the world's top producers, but its status could rise if upcoming exploration programs are successful.
January 6, 2017 A new diamond industry The esoteric diamond industry has never been more interesting to observe and challenging to predict.
January 5, 2017 Coal-fired power plant in India makes baking soda out of carbon dioxide System uses a new proprietary solvent that is reportedly slightly more efficient than those used conventionally, requiring less energy and smaller equipment.
January 5, 2017 Indonesia: Rigorous coal-lending guidelines in banking sector’s best interest A sustainable financial-sector roadmap for Indonesia must aggressively incorporate rigorous environmental and social standards into the credit-risk framework.
January 4, 2017 China steps up efforts to cut coal capacity Country’s top economic planner aims to cut 800 million tonnes of coal capacity a year until 2020, even as production and consumption of the fuel increases.
January 4, 2017 Gold close to 4-week high on weaker dollar, surging demand Analysts believe the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration will likely result in some physical restocking of metal in that country as well as India, the world’s top consumers.
January 2, 2017 Death toll at India coal mine cave-in climbs to 18 The number of casualties from a coal mine accident in India has risen to 18, nearly doubling the 10 found dead soon after the Dec. 29 incident.
Congo to allow cobalt quotas for 2025 to be executed until March 31 Congo accounts for more than 70% of global mined cobalt production that was estimated by analysts at around 280,000 metric tons this year. December 31, 2025 | 12:14 pm
