Indonesian official refuses to be drawn on whether iron ore export ban might be brought forward
The ban is aimed at making miners process minerals in Indonesia, a major exporter of nickel ore.
Iron ore futures down
Ore for September closed around 7.3% lower at $95.63 a…
Australia wants to streamline resource sector regulation
The Productivity Commission will look at best-practice examples of regulation…
Gabon’s new mining code to boost revenue, attract investment
The new code is intended to improve conditions for companies…
Bacteria could be used to mine iron in space
University of Colorado scientists are investigating the possibility of biomining…
