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Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel. The post Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts appeared first on MINING.com.

Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017

MINING.com - 22 hours ago
The country is poised to becoming the world’s third largest producer of the commodity, as the massive Husab mine begins production in October. The post Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017 appeared first on MINING.com.

Protesters block access to Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine

MINING.com - 23 hours ago
The company says the mine’s production at risk. The post Protesters block access to Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Extreme pollution forces China to shut down hundreds of coal, steel operations

MINING.com - 1 day ago
The country’s state planner said it would also set up a no-coal zone in cities around Beijing in 2017 to try reducing the capital's hazardous smog levels. The post Extreme pollution forces China to shut down hundreds of coal, steel operations appeared first on MINING.com.

Not all 20 mines facing suspension may be halted – Philippine Minister 8 hours ago - Mining Weekly

Blockade underway at Goldcorp's Penasquito mine in Mexico 12 hours ago - Reuters Africa

Lopez, mining companies reach common ground 14 hours ago - Philippine Star

DENR chief meets with mining firms after industry audit 1 day ago - Philippine Star

South32 sees coal rally threatened if China increases work days 1 day ago - Mineweb

Not all diamonds enjoy recovery as budget stones get left behind 1 day ago - Mining Weekly

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Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel. The post Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts appeared first on MINING.com.

CHARTS: Silver, gold ETF investors diverge on price outlook

MINING.com - 1 hour ago
While some are backing out of gold, investors continued to pour a record 67 million ounces into physically-backed silver ETFs this year. The post CHARTS: Silver, gold ETF investors diverge on price outlook appeared first on MINING.com.

Enbridge selling major Saskatchewan pipeline system in Cdn$1 billion deal

MINING.com - 2 hours ago
Cash from the sale will be used to to proceed with the takeover of Spectra Energy and fund other growth projects. The post Enbridge selling major Saskatchewan pipeline system in Cdn$1 billion deal appeared first on MINING.com.

New York hedge fund fined $400m for Congo bribes

MINING.com - 3 hours ago
Key violations in the Och-Ziff case came in mining and oil and gas deals associated with Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler and DRC president Joseph Kabila. The post New York hedge fund fined $400m for Congo bribes appeared first on MINING.com.

US miner goes after rare earths in the Cook Islands

MINING.com - 1 day ago
Texas-based Ocean Minerals says the area is also rich in scandium, a key ingredient for making an extremely light, strong, corrosion resistant, heat tolerant and weldable alloy. The post US miner goes after rare earths in the Cook Islands appeared first on MINING.com.

Coal rally puts the brakes on asset sales in sector

MINING.com - 2 days ago
Prices above $200 a tonne are suddenly making companies that mine the steel-making commodity unattractive. The post Coal rally puts the breaks on asset sales in sector appeared first on MINING.com.

Lacklustre gold price entering make or break territory

MINING.com - 2 days ago
Drifting towards support levels. The post Lacklustre gold price entering make or break territory appeared first on MINING.com.

Alcoa board OKs split effective Nov 1 13 hours ago - Mining Weekly

Steelworkers ratify agreement with Cliffs 14 hours ago - Mining Weekly

Freeport’s $2bn Anadarko sale said to face lender snag 2 days ago - Mining Weekly

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Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel. The post Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts appeared first on MINING.com.

CHARTS: Silver, gold ETF investors diverge on price outlook

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
While some are backing out of gold, investors continued to pour a record 67 million ounces into physically-backed silver ETFs this year. The post CHARTS: Silver, gold ETF investors diverge on price outlook appeared first on MINING.com.

Protesters block access to Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine

MINING.com - 23 hours ago
The company says the mine’s production at risk. The post Protesters block access to Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Kirkland to buy Newmarket Gold in Cdn$1 billion deal

MINING.com - 1 day ago
The combined company, to be known as Kirkland Lake Gold, will have a market capitalization of about Cdn$2.4 billion and produce more than 500,000 ounces of the yellow metal a year. The post Kirkland to buy Newmarket Gold in Cdn$1 billion deal appeared first on MINING.com.

RNI raises funds for copper-gold exploration 10 hours ago - Mining Weekly

Connemara Mining posts €96000 loss as gold digging continues 12 hours ago - Irish Times

Gold Is "Money" Because It Is Plentiful, Not Because It Is Scarce 22 hours ago - Forbes

Gold Standard Ventures Appoints Bruce McLeod to Director of Directors 1 day ago - Junior Mining Network

Gold Standard Appoints Bruce McLeod as a Director 1 day ago - Stockhouse

Tristar Gold – another Wits-lookalike in Brazil 1 day ago - Mineweb

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Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel. The post Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts appeared first on MINING.com.

US miner goes after rare earths in the Cook Islands

MINING.com - 1 day ago
Texas-based Ocean Minerals says the area is also rich in scandium, a key ingredient for making an extremely light, strong, corrosion resistant, heat tolerant and weldable alloy. The post US miner goes after rare earths in the Cook Islands appeared first on MINING.com.

Lundin poised for mega Congo copper deal

MINING.com - 2 days ago
Lundin was outplayed in its last major deal, but now looks ready to pull the trigger on $1 billion-plus acquisition of one of Africa's richest copper mines. The post Lundin poised for mega Congo copper deal appeared first on MINING.com.

Flashback Friday: The world's scariest mining chart

MINING.com - 7 days ago
One year ago the most popular post at MINING.com examined how much longer the bear market in mining would last – compare and contrast. The post Flashback Friday: The world's scariest mining chart appeared first on MINING.com.

Slowdown at Minto copper mine poses challenges to Canada’s Yukon territory

MINING.com - 8 days ago
A new report by the Conference Board of Canada states that the Yukon’s economy is facing the bleakest near-term outlook in the country. The post Slowdown at Minto copper mine poses challenges to Canada’s Yukon territory appeared first on MINING.com.

CuDeco halts trading as it waits on refinancing news 10 hours ago - Mining Weekly

RNI raises funds for copper-gold exploration 10 hours ago - Mining Weekly

Chile regulator approves $19m environment plan at KGHM copper mine 2 days ago - Mining Weekly

ISRI Commodity Roundtable: Copper finding its footing. 2 days ago - Recycling Today Global Edition

Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining Announce More High-Grade Copper Results at the Kakula Discovery 8 days ago - Junior Mining Network

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Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel. The post Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts appeared first on MINING.com.

Met coal price surge could revive giant Mozambique project

MINING.com - 2 hours ago
Vale reworks agreement with Japan's Mitsui that could breathe new life into $4.4 billion expansion of Moatize mine and railway in Southern African nation. The post Met coal price surge could revive giant Mozambique project appeared first on MINING.com.

Extreme pollution forces China to shut down hundreds of coal, steel operations

MINING.com - 1 day ago
The country’s state planner said it would also set up a no-coal zone in cities around Beijing in 2017 to try reducing the capital's hazardous smog levels. The post Extreme pollution forces China to shut down hundreds of coal, steel operations appeared first on MINING.com.

Coal rally puts the brakes on asset sales in sector

MINING.com - 2 days ago
Prices above $200 a tonne are suddenly making companies that mine the steel-making commodity unattractive. The post Coal rally puts the breaks on asset sales in sector appeared first on MINING.com.

BBM underground study proves positive 10 hours ago - Mining Weekly

$1 Coal Mines Become Jackpots After Prices Surge 13 hours ago - Bloomberg

Wescoal lifts black ownership to 59% in ‘transformational milestone’ 23 hours ago - Mining Weekly

South32 sees coal rally threatened if China increases work days 1 day ago - Mineweb

China punishes coal, steel companies in overcapacity cut drive 1 day ago - Mining Weekly

Surplus coal to halt India coal block auctions 1 day ago - Mining Weekly

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Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

MINING.com - 41 minutes ago
The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel. The post Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts appeared first on MINING.com.

Iron ore price: High cost miners face bloodbath

MINING.com - 3 days ago
Increased supply from Brazil and Australia will results in 300 million tonnes of price-induced curtailments through 2020 says new report. The post Iron ore price: High cost miners face bloodbath appeared first on MINING.com.

Stunning coking coal rally wreaks havoc in steel, iron ore

MINING.com - 4 days ago
Coking coal/iron ore ratio at 16-year low. The post Stunning coking coal rally wreaks havoc in steel, iron ore appeared first on MINING.com.

Caterpillar sees green shoots in mining, but sales far from picking up

MINING.com - 5 days ago
The equipment maker is currently spending most of its R&D budget in its digital area, which aims to help miners reduce the amount of machinery needed at operations. The post Caterpillar sees green shoots in mining, but sales far from picking up appeared first on MINING.com.

Flashback Friday: The world's scariest mining chart

MINING.com - 7 days ago
One year ago the most popular post at MINING.com examined how much longer the bear market in mining would last – compare and contrast. The post Flashback Friday: The world's scariest mining chart appeared first on MINING.com.

Peru, Brazil to emerge as Latin America’s new mining gems

MINING.com - 9 days ago
Peru’s significant copper project pipeline and Brazil’s competitive iron ore sector will consolidate them as main drivers of investment in Latin America’s mining sector, says BMI Research. The post Peru, Brazil to emerge Latin America’s new mining gems appeared first on MINING.com.