Kyrgyzstan aborts plans to grab Centerra’s Kumtor mine, but wants more say
A long-discussed 50/50 joint venture with Centerra doesn't seem to be in Kyrgyzstan's plans any longer.
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Australia’s AGL to shut all coal plants by 2050
Australia's No.2 power retailer's decision aims to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Rio Tinto claims it will ‘thrive’ on lower iron ore prices
The miner defended his decision to boost production, which has led to sinking prices and threatens to put some competitors out of business.
Codelco to unveil plan to speed up delayed Chuquicamata mine expansion
The plan seeks to tackle an almost yearlong delay in the project to turn century-old Chuquicamata open pit mine into an underground operation.
Southern Copper’s $1.2bn Toquepala mine expansion OK’d
The expansion will boost the capacity of the Peruvian mine's copper concentrator to 120,000 tonnes per day from 60,000.
Thousands stand up for Canadian mine threatened with closure in Greece
About 4,000 people protested Thursday in Athens against the government decision to revoke Canada's Eldorado Gold Corp.'s licence to develop a gold mine in Skouries.
Canada and India sign historic uranium supply deal
As part of the agreement, Cameco will supply 7.1 million pounds (3.22 million kilos) of uranium concentrate to India over the next five years.
Canadian wins right to sue Silvercorp over ‘false imprisonment’ in China
After a B.C. court rejected a bid by the miner to have Kun Huang’s allegations thrown out.
Asteroid miner puts first demonstration spaceship in orbit
The Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) will spent three month in orbit trying to identify subsystems to explore and prospect for valuable resources on asteroids.
Japan nuclear reactors to remain closed, court rules
Landmark decision could complicate Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to return to atomic energy.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.