Grupo Mexico starts gradual reduction of mining operations

The electric motor company's plans to double the globe's battery output will up graphite demand 152%, but sourcing cobalt outside the Congo could prove difficult.

Vancouver firm's timeline to build 3rd largest US copper mine in doubt after sighting of endangered ocelot restarts permit consultations amid bitter takeover fight.

Liu Han, 48, was found guilty of 13 charges, including murder, running casinos and illegally selling firearms.

The suit says the agency may kill the project before mine plans are finalized or it’s evaluated through the permitting process.

The lawsuit alleges Barrick knew or should have known that it would have to overcome significant obstacles with its $8.5bn Pascua-Lamas gold-silver project.

In its third annual edition, the ranking of best mining suppliers in Chile also reveals that 62% of respondents believe they can find a better supplier than the one they already have.

After a difficult 2013, the group says it's now in a period of consolidation, but warns it will continue to focus on reducing costs.

Robert Friedland, executive chairman of the Vancouver-based company is pitching in himself.

Later the fleet will be augmented with a second primary excavator and eight additional trucks.