July 8, 2015 UN Human Rights unit roasts Canada over mining, aboriginal treatment The human rights committee is currently meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of finalizing its report and is hearing from Canadian non-government groups, including Amnesty, and from the federal government.
July 7, 2015 These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.
July 7, 2015 Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.
July 6, 2015 Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.
July 5, 2015 Investment banking prescriptions for Eldorado Gold’s ailment "Ideally the company should be broken up into a Chinese piece, a Turkish-listed piece and an 'other' piece."
July 3, 2015 Kyrgyzstan extends Centerra Gold’s Kumtor mine environment permit The extension is for the miner's permits for emissions into the atmosphere and waste disposal into the tailings pond.
July 3, 2015 Iron ore hits four-month low As fresh reports provided further evidence of a slowing Chinese economic and consequently increasing stock piles up at its ports.
July 2, 2015 Iran brings 13 tons of gold back home after latest round of nuclear talks The nation has successfully repatriated part of its gold holdings that had been frozen as part a number of sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other global powers over its…
July 2, 2015 World Coal Association welcomes China’s continued commitment to low emissions coal technology The World Coal Association has welcomed today’s announcement by China of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) in preparation for the COP21 climate negotiations in Paris later this year.
July 2, 2015 Mongolia’s mining sector ready to take off again — Erdene Resource The company, which owns a gold project in Mongolia, is optimistic about the country's stance towards foreign mining investment over the coming years.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
