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China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production

1 hour ago

China is expected to slash in half the rate of steel production in Tangshan, a city in the north-east that produces 11 per cent of the country’s total output The post China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production appeared first on MINING.com.

China and Argentina to strengthen mining cooperation

2 hours ago

The Asian giant is very interested in “intensifying investment trade and cooperation” with Argentina The post China and Argentina to strengthen mining cooperation appeared first on MINING.com.

PotashCorp hires banks to lead sale of stake in Chilean lithium producer

7 hours ago

Rumours point at US chemical company Albenarle Corporation as the first potential buyer for PotashCorp interest in SQM, worth about $4.5 million. The post PotashCorp hires banks to lead sale of stake in Chilean lithium producer appeared first on MINING.com.

Total to wait for better oil prices before selling Canadian assets

9 hours ago

CEO Patrick Pouyanne said the company’s priority was "value over volume", adding that oil sands were among the high breakeven projects in Total's portfolio. The post Total to wait for better oil prices before selling Canadian assets appeared first on MINING.com.

Banro halts gold mine in Congo as access road blocked

12 hours ago

The Canadian miner said measure was taken after violent groups blocked main road to the mine, which has prevented essentials from reaching the operation. The post Banro halts gold mine in Congo as access road blocked appeared first on MINING.com.

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PotashCorp hires banks to lead sale of stake in Chilean lithium producer

7 hours ago

Rumours point at US chemical company Albenarle Corporation as the first potential buyer for PotashCorp interest in SQM, worth about $4.5 million. The post PotashCorp hires banks to lead sale of stake in Chilean lithium producer appeared first on MINING.com.

Total to wait for better oil prices before selling Canadian assets

9 hours ago

CEO Patrick Pouyanne said the company’s priority was "value over volume", adding that oil sands were among the high breakeven projects in Total's portfolio. The post Total to wait for better oil prices before selling Canadian assets appeared first on MINING.com.

Caterpillar and Fortescue moving forward with expansion of autonomous truck fleet in Australia

13 hours ago

Companies have reached agreement for the expansion of Cat® Command for Hauling at Fortescue’s iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The post Caterpillar and Fortescue moving forward with expansion of autonomous truck fleet in Australia appeared first on MINING.com.

Drone footage of Bingham Canyon copper mine

1 day ago

Key says two of the biggest advantages of flying drones at Kennecott are safety and maintenance. The post Drone footage of Bingham Canyon copper mine appeared first on MINING.com.

In Wisconsin, GOP pushes to end sulfide mining moratorium

1 day ago

Gov. Scott Walker voted to ban copper and gold mining in Wisconsin two decades ago. Now he may be asked to lift the one of-a-kind prohibition as his fellow Republicans push to continue opening up the state’s north woods to mining. The post In Wisconsin, GOP pushes to end sulfide mining moratorium appeared first on MINING.com.

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Banro halts gold mine in Congo as access road blocked

12 hours ago

The Canadian miner said measure was taken after violent groups blocked main road to the mine, which has prevented essentials from reaching the operation. The post Banro halts gold mine in Congo as access road blocked appeared first on MINING.com.

New Talisman Gold buys 80% of New Zealand’s Rahu Project

14 hours ago

The New Zealand-listed company acquired 100 per cent of Newcrest NZ Exploration, a Newcrest Mining subsidiary The post New Talisman Gold buys 80% of New Zealand’s Rahu Project appeared first on MINING.com.

Investors wary as Tanzania moves to assert more control over mines

15 hours ago

New laws and a crackdown on mining firms in Tanzania has slowed fresh investment in what has long been seen as one of Africa's brightest mining prospects The post Investors wary as Tanzania moves to assert more control over mines appeared first on MINING.com.

Gold companies take a shine to China's Silk Road

16 hours ago

As far as China's miners are concerned, the modern-day Silk Road is paved with gold. The post Gold companies take a shine to China's Silk Road appeared first on MINING.com.

Taseko gets permit and board approval for construction of Florence copper test facility 14 hours ago - Taseko Mines Limited

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China and Argentina to strengthen mining cooperation

2 hours ago

The Asian giant is very interested in “intensifying investment trade and cooperation” with Argentina The post China and Argentina to strengthen mining cooperation appeared first on MINING.com.

Investors wary as Tanzania moves to assert more control over mines

15 hours ago

New laws and a crackdown on mining firms in Tanzania has slowed fresh investment in what has long been seen as one of Africa's brightest mining prospects The post Investors wary as Tanzania moves to assert more control over mines appeared first on MINING.com.

PEA shows 22-year life for B.C. copper-gold-moly mine

1 day ago

A preliminary economic assessment for a mine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia is showing promising economics - despite being in a jurisdiction challenging to build mines. The post PEA shows 22-year life for B.C. copper-gold-moly mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Drone footage of Bingham Canyon copper mine

1 day ago

Key says two of the biggest advantages of flying drones at Kennecott are safety and maintenance. The post Drone footage of Bingham Canyon copper mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Taseko gets permit and board approval for construction of Florence copper test facility 14 hours ago - Taseko Mines Limited

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China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production

1 hour ago

China is expected to slash in half the rate of steel production in Tangshan, a city in the north-east that produces 11 per cent of the country’s total output The post China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production appeared first on MINING.com.

UK Labour leader says he'll invest in former mining towns and steel industry

1 day ago

Jeremy Corbyn, whose Labour Party came second in the 2017 UK general election, has reached out to communities hit hard by the downtown in the coal and steel industries. The post UK Labour leader says he'll invest in former mining towns and steel industry appeared first on MINING.com.

Indian billionaire Agarwal to be Anglo American’s top shareholder

5 days ago

He intends to buy as much as 1.5 billion pounds (about$2 billion) worth of additional Anglo American shares. The post Indian billionaire Agarwal to be Anglo American’s top shareholder appeared first on MINING.com.

China coking coal, coke prices sink again amid oversupply worries 8 hours ago - Reuters

Rio Tinto is buying another $2.5 billion of its own shares 4 days ago - MINING.com Editor

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China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production

1 hour ago

China is expected to slash in half the rate of steel production in Tangshan, a city in the north-east that produces 11 per cent of the country’s total output The post China wants to reduce winter pollution by cutting steel production appeared first on MINING.com.

Aluminium producer Norsk Hydro warns of Brazil bauxite shortfall

9 hours ago

The Mineracao Rio do Norte (MRN) bauxite mine is experiencing problems with its tailing systems due to a water shortage caused by dry weather. The post Aluminium producer Norsk Hydro warns of Brazil bauxite shortfall appeared first on MINING.com.

Caterpillar and Fortescue moving forward with expansion of autonomous truck fleet in Australia

13 hours ago

Companies have reached agreement for the expansion of Cat® Command for Hauling at Fortescue’s iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The post Caterpillar and Fortescue moving forward with expansion of autonomous truck fleet in Australia appeared first on MINING.com.

UK Labour leader says he'll invest in former mining towns and steel industry

1 day ago

Jeremy Corbyn, whose Labour Party came second in the 2017 UK general election, has reached out to communities hit hard by the downtown in the coal and steel industries. The post UK Labour leader says he'll invest in former mining towns and steel industry appeared first on MINING.com.

Anglo’s plan to further expand vast iron ore mine in Brazil hits roadblock

3 days ago

Public prosecutor for the state of Minas Gerais, where the iron ore mine is located, ordered the company to reschedule two public meetings as it had failed to inform of it to all communities potentially affected by the planned expansion. The post Anglo’s plan to further expand vast iron ore mine in Brazil hits roadblock appeared first on MINING.com.

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