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Vale sells 50% stake in California Steel to Nucor for $400 million

The Brazilian mining giant said that the deal is linked to its strategy of focusing on its core businesses and a commitment to a leaner portfolio.

Naimul Karim | December 13, 2021 | 10:57 am

Iron ore price jumps as China vows to stabilize economy

Iron ore has been on a tumultuous ride this year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 13, 2021 | 9:40 am

Mineral ores may help prevent sand sustainability crisis

Researchers at the University of Queensland and the University of…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 13, 2021 | 6:06 am

Petra Diamonds’ stake in Williamson to shrink as part of deal with Tanzania

The company will also grant Tanzania a 16% free-carried interest…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2021 | 5:53 am

Rio Tinto to write off $2.4bn Oyu Tolgoi loan to Mongolia

Writing off Mongolia's debt would speed up the timeline for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2021 | 3:35 am

BHP urges Australia to maintain trade with China amid tensions

BHP CEO Mike Henry executive said that tension in international relations is antithetical to the prosperity of Australia, and the world.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:23 am

De Beers sales rise 12% as diamond demand recovers

Sales of $450 million between Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 were higher than $400 million a year earlier, but declined from $467 million between Sept. 21 and Oct. 9.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:21 am

Luxembourg to set up Europe space mining centre

Luxembourg aims to become Europe's space mining hub.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2020 | 9:35 am

Callinex drills high-grade copper in Rainbow discovery step-out in Manitoba

The Rainbow discovery is within 250 metres of a high-voltage power line and 550 metres from a historic shaft with road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2020 | 9:27 am