January 16, 2017 Atlas Copco to split in two, appoints new CEO The Swedish company plans to list its mining tools division by 2018 in the biggest-ever shakeup of the group, which could spark takeover interest.
January 15, 2017 Everyone wants Kate Middleton’s diamond ring Eager Chinese and Russian buyers are requesting replicas of the the sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
January 15, 2017 Copper to be best performing commodity of 2017 — analysts Experts and industry actors interviewed by MINING.com see prices picking up this year, driven by declining supplies and the prospect of increased demand coming from construction, electric vehicles and other…
January 13, 2017 Europe in favour of oil sands-friendly deal with Canada Lawmakers have voted in favour of pushing ahead with a trade deal that would allow Canadian oil sand producers to export more crude to the old continent.
January 13, 2017 US Gov’t mulls raising royalties for coal mining in public lands The Obama administration has called for a broad array of reforms to its coal-leasing program, including royalty rates increases.
January 13, 2017 Strike ends at Harmony Gold’s Kusasalethu mine Company to launch probe into the causes of the illegal sit-in of nearly 48 hours.
January 13, 2017 Another 37 conditions for Trans Mountain pipeline Court forced B.C. to issue its own environmental certificate on pipeline expansion.
January 12, 2017 DRC says Ok for Glencore to take full control of Mutanda copper mine Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said he “didn’t believe” the government needed to authorize changes in ownership in that or any project.
January 12, 2017 These two Canadian gold companies challenge you to disrupt mining Innovators now have have until Jan. 25 to pitch their ideas. The winner will walk away with up to $1 million.
January 12, 2017 Nickel prices plummet as Indonesia eases export ban Far-reaching new mining rules ease a controversial ban on exports of nickel ore and bauxite.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am