November 10, 2017 Finnish nickel producer, Trafigura tap electric vehicle boom Trafigura Group provides $200m in funding to Finland's Terrafame nickel mine, which plans to start producing material for electric vehicle batteries by 2020.
November 9, 2017 Russia’s Polyus says Q3 net profit down 5 pct y/y Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 7 percent to $475m while total revenue grew 5 percent to $744m.
November 9, 2017 Russian fund plans a $1bn mining venture with China Gold "We and China Gold will create an attractive financial platform that private investors can take part in and make money," said Alexey Chekunkov, head of fund.
November 9, 2017 Eldorado halts investment in Greece’s Skouries project, sues Gov’t Miner said it would the project back into "care and maintenance" and re-assess its investment in it upon approval and receipt of required permits.
November 9, 2017 Atlas Copco receives first order of Mobile Miner 40V from Hecla Mining Company, USA After successful joint R&D efforts between Atlas Copco and Hecla Mining Company, the first order of Mobile Miner 40V was recently received. The machine will be delivered to the Lucky…
November 8, 2017 Copper traders are making high-flying bets about the future of the metal Call options wagering on copper climbing above $10,000 a metric ton by Dec 2018 have started trading during past two weeks, with $4.5m spent by traders.
November 8, 2017 Russia bets on hungry China with $6bn fertilizer mines EuroChem Group AG spending over $6bn on two mines to produce potash, a mineral found deep in the Earth that’s prized for its ability as soil fertilizer.
November 8, 2017 Alrosa finds three large diamonds at prolific Jubilee pipe The large rough, gem-quality stones range from 82 to 163 carats.
November 8, 2017 PhotoSat delivers highly accurate satellite surveying of AbraPlata Diablillos Silver Project in Argentina PhotoSat is pleased to announce that it has completed satellite surveying of the AbraPlata (TSX.V: ABRA) Diablillos Project in Argentina.
November 8, 2017 Glencore extends lockout at Australia coal mine as talks stall again Glencore has extended a lockout of 190 workers at Oaky North mine in eastern Australia for a further two weeks.
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