Trump to shrink Utah national monuments in bid to boost drilling, mining

U.S. President Donald Trump will shrink the size of two national monuments in Utah, Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah said on Friday, a change that will open parts of them to drilling and mining but which Democrats, environmental groups and Native Americans are vowing to fight.

Reuters | October 29, 2017 | 4:03 pm

Unit of Austria’s Voestalpine seeks year-long cobalt deal in race for supply

Demand for cobalt is expected to soar in coming years as governments battle pollution and more electric cars are built.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 10:48 am

Recovering global miners face fresh squeeze from rising costs

Mining companies, including Newmont Mining Corp, Teck Resources and Barrick Gold Corp, reported increased costs this week in their quarterly earnings.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 10:37 am

Small mining companies shun London market after IPO flops

Lacklustre performances by small mining companies on the London Stock Exchange are driving rivals in need of cash to find alternative ways to raise capital.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 10:10 am

In bizarre twist, coal may become a scarce commodity: Russell

The current debate surrounding coal is generally one of how long it will continue to play a role in the world's energy mix before it is replaced by cleaner alternatives, but the coming years may see a deficit in seaborne markets for the polluting fuel.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 2:00 am

Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold output up 4 pct quarter

The mining company said gold production rose to 11,576 kg in the three months to September 30 while group operating profit was $216.8 million.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 1:10 pm

Major Guinea bauxite mine to start producing in 2019

Alliance Mining Commodities will invest $670 million over the first five years of production at its mine in northwestern Guinea, Saadou Nimaga.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 12:27 pm

Gold miner Newmont’s higher costs cast shadow on profit beat

The miner said its all-in sustaining costs to produce an ounce of gold rose $18 to $943 due to higher exploration and project expenses.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 11:01 am

Fortescue Q1 iron ore shipments up, price forecast down

Fortescue Metals Group reported slight rise in fiscal first-quarter iron ore shipments, also warned its ore was selling at a greater discount than expected.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 10:48 am

Australia notified China of Adani coal mine approvals in letter

Australian politicians told China of government approvals for controversial A$16.5-billion ($13-billion) coal mine project being built by Adani Enterprises.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 10:34 am

Teck Resources shares fall on weaker own coal price outlook

Teck expects larger proportion of coal sales in fourth quarter to be non-premium, reducing average realized price to about 85 percent of benchmark prices.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 10:24 am

Goldcorp 3rd-qtr profit soars 88 pct on income tax gain

Goldcorp reported 88 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by increase in company's income tax recovery and higher earnings from its Peñasquito mine.

Reuters | October 25, 2017 | 3:19 pm

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