August 22, 2016 Vale closer to $9 billion Chinese streaming deal – report Impact on iron ore price uncertain as China's sovereign wealth fund leads investor group to secure portion of Brazilian giant's output for the next 30 years.
August 22, 2016 Novo Resources aims for high-grade gold Trifecta Bob Moriarty of 321 Gold, who has been following Novo Resources for four years, discusses the company's three programs that are likely to gain investor attention.
August 22, 2016 Rio Tinto walks away from India Bunder diamond project The project, discovered in 2004, was expected to generate about 30,000 jobs and produce up to 3 million carats a year.
August 21, 2016 McArthur River mine could cost up to $1B to remediate The McArthur River mine in Australia is looking at a nine-figure clean-up bill, says a new report on one of the world's largest producers of lead, zinc and silver.
August 19, 2016 Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project clears latest hurdle A federal court dismissed challenge from a traditional owner to mining permits for the mine.
August 19, 2016 Moody’s has just called the bottom of the commodities rout The worst is over, at least for base metals, says Moody's, but warns that challenging industry conditions should continue through to at least 2018.
August 18, 2016 Productivity the priority for BMA’s future suppliers At a sold-out Moranbah luncheon last week, Bowen Basin Mining Club members were offered a timely insight into BHP Billiton’s global focus on production efficiencies and changing supply management practices.
August 16, 2016 Chinese ban may breathe new life into zinc price rally Beijing cuts off power to 26 mines in key Chinese zinc, lead production region.
August 16, 2016 BHP may mothball $2.6 billion Jansen potash project if prices remain weak The company, however, said it continues looking for a partner to take the venture off the ground.
August 16, 2016 These Aussie gold rivals just raised $74 million by selling mines to China, Canada They had flagged they would offload some of their higher-cost local operations to focus on their most profitable mines.
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