Who will fund Adani’s Carmichael coal mine? Not China

The shovels are in the ground at the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland but the bankers have yet to open their wallets.

Andrew Topf | December 3, 2017 | 3:25 pm

Clothes not coal incinerated by Swedish power plant

The fortunes of a lagging coal industry were not helped by the actions of a Swedish power plant last week.

Andrew Topf | November 26, 2017 | 4:22 pm

Lawsuit could be precedent-setting for Canadian mining companies operating abroad

Legal proceedings were held last week in Toronto related to a case against a Canadian mining company that formerly was operating through a subsidiary in Guatemala.

Andrew Topf | November 26, 2017 | 3:33 pm

Hong Kong taking on Singapore for iron ore trading dominance

Last week Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing started trading iron ore futures.

Andrew Topf | November 19, 2017 | 4:52 pm

Zsa Zsa Gabor’s diamond necklace could fetch up to $1.5 million

A diamond necklace owned by the late actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is expected to sell for between $1.2 and $1.5 million at auction.

Andrew Topf | November 19, 2017 | 4:11 pm

Northern Quebec iron ore mine to re-open by March

The Bloom Lake mine in northern Quebec will be back in business by March of next year, according to its new owners.

Andrew Topf | November 19, 2017 | 3:46 pm

Washington State company trying to revive shuttered coal mine

A Washington State company is trying to resist the wave of U.S. coal mine and coal plant closures by re-opening the John Henry Mine in King County.

Andrew Topf | November 12, 2017 | 5:18 pm

Second large diamond in a year unearthed in Sierra Leone

Another huge diamond has been released from the Earth's clutches following an astounding discovery in the West African country earlier this year.

Andrew Topf | November 12, 2017 | 4:32 pm

India’s only copper miner plans to nearly triple production at largest mine

Hindustan Copper is making moves to expand its production and operations in India where the company has a monopoly on copper mining.

Andrew Topf | November 12, 2017 | 3:56 pm

Land use conflict suspends Buenaventura’s silver mine in Peru

Production at Buenaventura's Uchucchacua (NYSE:BVN) silver-lead-zinc mine in Peru has been disrupted since Tuesday due to a dispute with the Oyon, an Andean people.

Andrew Topf | November 5, 2017 | 5:39 pm

New Century raises $53M to restart mothballed zinc mine

The Century zinc mine in Queensland could be churning out ore again thanks to a $52.9 million private placement raised by owner New Century Resources (ASX:NCZ).

Andrew Topf | November 5, 2017 | 5:18 pm

Forest Service okays first step to develop new Hecla mine in Montana

Hecla Mining's (NYSE:HL) proposed Rock Creek mine in northwestern Montana has received a boost from a recent federal government decision.

Andrew Topf | November 5, 2017 | 4:26 pm

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