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Workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine to vote on strike action

3 hours ago

Unionized workers rejected on Saturday the miner’s final contract negotiation offer and announced that they will vote on a proposal to go on strike. The post Workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine to vote on strike action appeared first on MINING.com.

Lab-grown diamonds to get sustainability standard certification

5 hours ago

The announcement follows a warning by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding the misuse of the words eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainable.’ The post Lab-grown diamonds to get sustainability standard certification appeared first on MINING.com.

Russian scientists working on technology for extracting non-ferrous and noble metals

5 hours ago

The goal is to study the physicochemical patterns and mechanisms of nitric acid dissection of hard-to-process ores. The post Russian scientists working on technology for extracting non-ferrous and noble metals appeared first on MINING.com.

Coking coal price to remain elevated in 2019— report

1 day ago

On the supply side, Fitch expects production misses from Australia to keep the market tight in the coming quarters as large diversified miners lose their appetite for mining coal. The post Coking coal price to remain elevated in 2019— report appeared first on MINING.com.

Royal Road’s shares jump on Agnico Eagle investment

2 days ago

The company's shares jumped over 8% by mid-day Friday, following the announcement of a C$5 million private placement to develop Columbian gold assets. The post Royal Road’s shares jump on Agnico Eagle investment appeared first on MINING.com.

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Lab-grown diamonds to get sustainability standard certification

5 hours ago

The announcement follows a warning by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding the misuse of the words eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainable.’ The post Lab-grown diamonds to get sustainability standard certification appeared first on MINING.com.

Natural gas now beats coal, even in West Virginia: Justin Fox

1 day ago

For the first time ever, West Virginia last year produced more natural gas, as measured by energy content, than coal. The post Natural gas now beats coal, even in West Virginia: Justin Fox appeared first on MINING.com.

Coking coal price to remain elevated in 2019— report

1 day ago

On the supply side, Fitch expects production misses from Australia to keep the market tight in the coming quarters as large diversified miners lose their appetite for mining coal. The post Coking coal price to remain elevated in 2019— report appeared first on MINING.com.

China's sway over tech metals under scrutiny after Huawei swoop

3 days ago

China’s grip on the world’s rare earths market is in focus once again amid speculation the dominant producer could choke off supplies as the trade war escalates. The post China's sway over tech metals under scrutiny after Huawei swoop appeared first on MINING.com.

McEwen kicks off commercial production at Gold Bar in Nevada

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Once at full-tilt, the open-pit operation is expected to generate 65,000 ounces of gold annually over an 8-year mine life. The post McEwen kicks off commercial production at Gold Bar in Nevada appeared first on MINING.com.

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Earthquake rattles northern Peru near gold and copper mines

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The tremor prompted officials to activate emergency protocols. The post Earthquake rattles northern Peru near gold and copper mines appeared first on MINING.com.

South African carbon tax finally becomes law

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The tax was first mooted in 2010 but has been postponed at least three times after mining companies, steelmakers and state-owned power utility Eskom said it would erode profit and push up electricity prices. The post South African carbon tax finally becomes law appeared first on MINING.com.

Russian scientists working on technology for extracting non-ferrous and noble metals

5 hours ago

The goal is to study the physicochemical patterns and mechanisms of nitric acid dissection of hard-to-process ores. The post Russian scientists working on technology for extracting non-ferrous and noble metals appeared first on MINING.com.

Mali official gold exports increase 15% in 2018 to over 61 tonnes 2 days ago - Reuters

India gold prices flip to premium as demand picks up 2 days ago - Reuters

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Earthquake rattles northern Peru near gold and copper mines

2 hours ago

The tremor prompted officials to activate emergency protocols. The post Earthquake rattles northern Peru near gold and copper mines appeared first on MINING.com.

Workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine to vote on strike action

3 hours ago

Unionized workers rejected on Saturday the miner’s final contract negotiation offer and announced that they will vote on a proposal to go on strike. The post Workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine to vote on strike action appeared first on MINING.com.

Vedanta's Zambia liquidation case adjourned until June 4

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A court hearing between Vedanta and the government of Zambia over control of its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) business was adjourned on Friday. The post Vedanta's Zambia liquidation case adjourned until June 4 appeared first on MINING.com.

Chile's Codelco submits final proposal in Chuquicamata union negotiations

2 days ago

Workers from the unions involved had rejected last weekend a proposal by the company. The post Chile's Codelco submits final proposal in Chuquicamata union negotiations appeared first on MINING.com.

South Australia grants Havilah mineral leases for Kalkaroo project

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Owner Havilah Resources said the decision secures the company's right to mine Kalkaroo. The post South Australia grants Havilah mineral leases for Kalkaroo project appeared first on MINING.com.

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Natural gas now beats coal, even in West Virginia: Justin Fox

1 day ago

For the first time ever, West Virginia last year produced more natural gas, as measured by energy content, than coal. The post Natural gas now beats coal, even in West Virginia: Justin Fox appeared first on MINING.com.

Coking coal price to remain elevated in 2019— report

1 day ago

On the supply side, Fitch expects production misses from Australia to keep the market tight in the coming quarters as large diversified miners lose their appetite for mining coal. The post Coking coal price to remain elevated in 2019— report appeared first on MINING.com.

World's most contested coal mine doesn’t add up — opinion

2 days ago

After the opposition Labor party suffered heavy losses in coal-mining regions in Saturday’s Australian federal elections, the Carmichael project looks to be getting closer than ever to approval. The post World's most contested coal mine doesn’t add up — opinion appeared first on MINING.com.

Adani's coal hopes look increasingly isolated as BHP joins naysayers — opinion

3 days ago

BHP Group CFO Peter Beavan told a strategy briefing on Wednesday that the world's biggest mining company has "no appetite" to grow its thermal coal assets. The post Adani's coal hopes look increasingly isolated as BHP joins naysayers — opinion appeared first on MINING.com.

Merkel cabinet approves $45B in aid for coal regions

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The aid package launches a drive to transform chimney-stack economies into high-tech centers and will help Germany achieve its climate goals for 2030 and put it on the right path for meeting 2050 targets. The post Merkel cabinet approves $45B in aid for coal regions appeared first on MINING.com.

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South African carbon tax finally becomes law

3 hours ago

The tax was first mooted in 2010 but has been postponed at least three times after mining companies, steelmakers and state-owned power utility Eskom said it would erode profit and push up electricity prices. The post South African carbon tax finally becomes law appeared first on MINING.com.

Anger mounts at Vale in Brazil town at risk for new dam burst

2 days ago

The Minas Gerais environment secretary estimated this week that the dam had a 10-15% chance of collapsing. The post Anger mounts at Vale in Brazil town at risk for new dam burst appeared first on MINING.com.

Brazil's Vale, China's CCCC to co-invest in northern Brazil steel plant

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State-controlled China Communications Construction Co and iron ore miner Vale SA have agreed to set up a steel mill in Brazil's northern state of Pará with a $450 million investment. The post Brazil's Vale, China's CCCC to co-invest in northern Brazil steel plant appeared first on MINING.com.

Japan's JFE head says not expecting further rise in iron ore prices

3 days ago

The iron ore market is surging, with prices last week topping the $100-per-tonne level for the first time in five years. The post Japan's JFE head says not expecting further rise in iron ore prices appeared first on MINING.com.

Iron ore is surging, but not all producers are joining the party — opinion

4 days ago

While iron ore prices have surged to a five-year high above $100 a tonne, not all producers of the steel-making ingredient are sharing in the bounty. The post Iron ore is surging, but not all producers are joining the party — opinion appeared first on MINING.com.

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