June 5, 2015 Pacific Potash risks mining rights in Brazil over $2.1 million tax debt This is not the first time the company’s rights for its Amazonas project have been at risk of being revoked for failure of tax payments.
June 5, 2015 Southern Copper mulls extending Tia Maria project halt The company could extend a 60-day pause in effect since late May to allow locals more time to clear up their doubts about the project’s environmental impact.
June 5, 2015 Gold mining still most significant source of income in Africa, Asia — WGC Mali, Papa New Guinea, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Tanzania, DRC and Mongolia among countries where gold mining contributed the most to their locals economies, says the World Gold Council.
June 4, 2015 Chile may be China’s next competitor in the rare earths market Chilean company Mineria Activa is stepping up efforts to grab some of that market in a much greener way than China,
June 4, 2015 The world’s top 40 miners saw returns hitting decade-low in 2014 — report They shed $156 billion in market value last year, or about 16% of their combined worth, according to PwC.
June 3, 2015 Iron ore price jumps to three-month high Signs of demand improvement as iron ore imports cover at Chinese ports fall to near two-year low.
June 3, 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: The sprouting market for manganese fertilizer in Brazil Manganese is primarily known for its use in steel production, which makes up about 90% of the metal’s demand. However, manganese is also an essential micronutrient that is needed for…
June 2, 2015 Gold industry injected $171bn into global economy in 2013 A World Gold Council report shows the sector's contribution was greater than the GDP of over 150 different countries and larger than the total value of global overseas aid in…
June 2, 2015 AngloGold, Newmont in talks over sale of Colorado mine The sale would be one of the largest of a U.S. gold mine since the price of the precious metal began falling in 2013.
May 29, 2015 Vale may sell potash assets in Saskatchewan As Brazil’s Vale SA figures out what to do with its fertilizer business, the mining giant is thought to be testing the waters on a potential sale, according to people…
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