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Meghan Markle’s wedding band made with Welsh gold from historic mine

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The 24-carat piece of gold given to Markle by the Queen originated at the Clogau St. David mine in northwest Wales. The post Meghan Markle’s wedding band made with Welsh gold from historic mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Thor Explorations says results of test work at Segilola better than expected

1 day ago

The testing is part of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the project, poised to become Nigeria's first large-scale gold mine, and which is expected to come online in early 2020. The post Thor Explorations says results of test work at Segilola better than expected appeared first on MINING.com.

Glencore drops as British regulators looming probe adds to Congo issues

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Britain’s Serious Fraud Office plans to open a formal bribery investigation into Glencore and its deals with Israeli billionaire and former partner Dan Gertler. The post Glencore drops as British regulators looming probe adds to Congo issues appeared first on MINING.com.

China's Chilean entry raises doubts about lithium price outlook

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SQM shares plunge after Tanqi Lithium acquisition seems to indicate cooling fervour for lithium assets. The post China's Chilean entry raises doubts about lithium price outlook appeared first on MINING.com.

China’s Tianqi Lithium buys minority stake in SQM for $4.07bn

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The Asian firm has bought a 24% stake in Chile’s Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM), one of the world’s biggest lithium producers. The post China’s Tianqi Lithium buys minority stake in SQM for $4.07bn appeared first on MINING.com.

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The big battery boom hits another roadblock: fire-fearing cities

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The new era of big batteries has already drawn scrutiny after fiery electric-car crashes across America and Europe. The post The big battery boom hits another roadblock: fire-fearing cities appeared first on MINING.com.

US confirms list of 35 key minerals, targets domestic supply boost

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Uranium and key rechargeable battery metals lithium and cobalt are on a final list of 35 critical minerals that the US deems essential to national security. The post US confirms list of 35 key minerals, targets domestic supply boost appeared first on MINING.com.

Glencore drops as British regulators looming probe adds to Congo issues

2 days ago

Britain’s Serious Fraud Office plans to open a formal bribery investigation into Glencore and its deals with Israeli billionaire and former partner Dan Gertler. The post Glencore drops as British regulators looming probe adds to Congo issues appeared first on MINING.com.

Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery hits new record high of US$82 billion

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An increase in self-purchase of diamond jewellery helped drive demand, representing 33% of total US diamond jewellery pieces acquired in 2017. The post Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery hits new record high of US$82 billion appeared first on MINING.com.

IEA: high oil prices "taking a toll" on demand

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Geopolitics has taken over the oil market, driving oil prices up to three-year highs. The post IEA: high oil prices "taking a toll" on demand appeared first on MINING.com.

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Meghan Markle’s wedding band made with Welsh gold from historic mine

16 hours ago

The 24-carat piece of gold given to Markle by the Queen originated at the Clogau St. David mine in northwest Wales. The post Meghan Markle’s wedding band made with Welsh gold from historic mine appeared first on MINING.com.

The 30-year view: examining the future of gold

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The World Gold Council today launched an essay collection, Gold 2048, analyzing how the gold market is set to evolve in the next 30 years. The post The 30-year view: examining the future of gold appeared first on MINING.com.

Thor Explorations says results of test work at Segilola better than expected

1 day ago

The testing is part of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the project, poised to become Nigeria's first large-scale gold mine, and which is expected to come online in early 2020. The post Thor Explorations says results of test work at Segilola better than expected appeared first on MINING.com.

Eritrea 'poison pill' complicates miner Lundin's aspirations -sources

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Lundin Mining's board of directors, chaired by billionaire resources tycoon Lukas Lundin, refuses to invest in Eritrea. The post Eritrea 'poison pill' complicates miner Lundin's aspirations -sources appeared first on MINING.com.

Centerra gets $200 million for royalty portfolio and Kemess silver stream

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The miner is receiving an upfront cash payment of $155 million for AuRico Metals’ royalty portfolio and about $45 million payable in four tranches for Kemess's silver output. The post Centerra gets $200 million for royalty portfolio and Kemess silver stream appeared first on MINING.com.

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Argentina's official glacier inventory reveals extensive mining impacts at controversial projects

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The glacier inventory is now the most authoritative document indicating where the no-go zones are for mining. The post Argentina's official glacier inventory reveals extensive mining impacts at controversial projects appeared first on MINING.com.

Vedanta says Indian copper smelter shutdown causing deficit, price rise

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The unit has been shut for more than 50 days. The post Vedanta says Indian copper smelter shutdown causing deficit, price rise appeared first on MINING.com.

Glencore drops as British regulators looming probe adds to Congo issues

2 days ago

Britain’s Serious Fraud Office plans to open a formal bribery investigation into Glencore and its deals with Israeli billionaire and former partner Dan Gertler. The post Glencore drops as British regulators looming probe adds to Congo issues appeared first on MINING.com.

Eritrea 'poison pill' complicates miner Lundin's aspirations -sources

2 days ago

Lundin Mining's board of directors, chaired by billionaire resources tycoon Lukas Lundin, refuses to invest in Eritrea. The post Eritrea 'poison pill' complicates miner Lundin's aspirations -sources appeared first on MINING.com.

New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia

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Province’s contribution to a clean energy future at risk unless changes are made. The post New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia appeared first on MINING.com.

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China's NDRC to curb coal prices, boost output -Xinhua

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China will take steps to bring down coal prices because the recent rally is not supported by market fundamentals. The post China's NDRC to curb coal prices, boost output -Xinhua appeared first on MINING.com.

New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia

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Province’s contribution to a clean energy future at risk unless changes are made. The post New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia appeared first on MINING.com.

Last missing Polish miner found dead: JSW

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“The (last) miner’s body was trapped under one of many structures in the destroyed pit,” JSW said in a statement. The post Last missing Polish miner found dead: JSW appeared first on MINING.com.

Young Australians oblivious to mining

3 days ago

Despite mining contributing about 6 per cent of the country's GDP, a study revealed that almost six out of 10 of young Australians know nothing at all about mining careers. The post Young Australians oblivious to mining appeared first on MINING.com.

Coal at record in Europe is latest pressure on utility earnings

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China’s thirst for energy is roiling markets in Europe, jolting the outlook for coal-hungry utilities as they struggle to cope with tighter pollution and environmental rules. The post Coal at record in Europe is latest pressure on utility earnings appeared first on MINING.com.

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Congo billionaire seeks French loan to develop iron-ore railway

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The 450-kilometer (280-mile) track will link the southwestern town of Mayoko to a port at Pointe Noire. The post Congo billionaire seeks French loan to develop iron-ore railway appeared first on MINING.com.

Young Australians oblivious to mining

3 days ago

Despite mining contributing about 6 per cent of the country's GDP, a study revealed that almost six out of 10 of young Australians know nothing at all about mining careers. The post Young Australians oblivious to mining appeared first on MINING.com.

EU heads discuss bold-or-fold strategy toward Trump tariffs

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European leaders sought unity on Wednesday toward threatened U.S. import tariffs on steel and aluminium, balancing the views of those most fearful of a trade war and those determined not to be bullied into concessions. The post EU heads discuss bold-or-fold strategy toward Trump tariffs appeared first on MINING.com.

BHP faces shareholder class action over Brazil mine disaster

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Australian law firm Phi Finney McDonald alleges BHP knew the dam was at imminent risk of breaking but did not tell markets. The post BHP faces shareholder class action over Brazil mine disaster appeared first on MINING.com.

Rio Tinto says climbing costs, resource nationalism once again big threats

4 days ago

Chief executive Jean Sebastien-Jacques said the challenge for the industry is to ensure the benefits from the past frugal years are not lost against a backdrop of rising oil prices and increased political risk. The post Rio Tinto says climbing costs, resource nationalism once again big threats appeared first on MINING.com.

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