March 5, 2015 Expansion of Chile’s Sierra Gorda mine may cost up to $2bn Majority owner KGHM International also said it is sticking to its commitment to invest US$9 billion over the next five years.
March 5, 2015 Mick Davies’ X2 Resources raises $5.6 billion, ready to buy up assets The former Xstrata boss’ new firm may soon pull the trigger on some big deals at a time of low commodity prices and willing sellers.
March 5, 2015 Rio’s debated Warkworth coal mine extension approved with conditions Expansion of Mount Thorley-Warkworth coal mine in the Upper Hunter, had been knocked back twice in the courts.
March 4, 2015 Greek problems born from socialism Like many of the important discussions in the economic world today, the negotiations between Greece and its European creditors has become increasingly absurd.
March 4, 2015 Colombia to speed approval of permits, crack down on illegal miners The country wants investors back and has vowed to reduce the time it takes to process permits to less than two months.
March 4, 2015 Mongolia’s ancient silver mines highly polluting: study Geologists found evidence of large amounts of silver smelting that ended up contaminating a vast area in southwest China.
March 3, 2015 Highfield Resources gains grid power supply for Muga Potash from Iberdrola Aussie Highfield Resources has added grid electricity supply to the growing list of infrastructure items ticked for its flagship Muga Potash Mine in northern Spain.
March 3, 2015 Sirius sees positive potash results The company announced further positive results from trials comparing its polyhalite potash with ordinary potash.
March 3, 2015 Plenty of potash, but almost no low cost sources for crop production While the earth contains enough potash to meet the increased global demand for crop production, some regions lack potash deposits needed for optimal food crop yields, the latest global assessment…
March 3, 2015 This pink diamond gold coin is set to make history The Perth Mint released just 500 units.
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