August 30, 2017 Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in Amazon Federal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.
August 30, 2017 Romania wants city of Rosia Montana application to be pulled from UNESCO list Move could mean good news for Gabriel Resources' long-stalled namesake gold project.
August 30, 2017 De Beers marketing spend increase will boost global sales — WFDB Although De Beers intends to spend most of the money on its own brands, Forevermark and De Beers Diamond Jewellers, all advertising is good for the wider diamond trade since…
August 30, 2017 De Beers to make largest investment in diamond marketing since 2008 Diamond giant will spend more than US$140 million in marketing this year.
August 29, 2017 Worker dies at Eldorado Gold Skouries project in Greece Contractor employee was struck by a branch from a falling tree, resulting in fatal injuries.
August 29, 2017 Irish court approves Dalradian takeover of Minco Toronto-based miner gains control over a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Curraghinalt gold project, in Northern Ireland.
August 28, 2017 India launches world’s first diamond futures exchange The Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX) will start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts, to later add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts.
August 28, 2017 Glencore to offload second coal mine in Australia in less than three months Decision comes as the Swiss-based miner and commodities trader rethinks how to deploy capital as its cuts debt.
August 27, 2017 UK coal use drops to 135-year low Once the engine of the Industrial Revolution rooted in the UK, coal is now less popular than ever as an electricity source.
August 25, 2017 Philippines to expand mining ban to watershed areas, ore exports In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.
Ma’aden selects Metso to deliver a gold processing plant to Ar Rjum mine The order includes process electrification, field instrumentation and automation. January 15, 2026 | 03:25 pm
