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Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine

After pumping billions into the Indonesian mine for almost 25 years, Rio might be able to see a decent return as the country’s government plans to acquire the miner’s 40% stake in the coveted operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2017 | 3:48 am

Electric charge: Glencore bets big on car battery metals

Glencore has increased production of the metals used to make electric car batteries faster than its major mining rivals, according to an industry-wide analysis that shows the scale of a strategy that has big prospective risks and rewards.

Reuters | December 5, 2017 | 2:00 am

Rio Tinto appoints one of its own as the company’s new chairman

After a nine-month search, the miner has picked the current leader of the remuneration committee, Simon Thompson, to assume the post in March 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2017 | 3:18 am

EPA passes on rule covering U.S. hardrock miners’ cleanup costs

The agency won't act on a proposal to require hardrock mining companies to show they can afford to clean up their sites.

Reuters | December 1, 2017 | 5:57 pm

World’s top copper miner wants CEO to stay to contain costs

“A lot of people including myself are promoting the idea that Nelson continues on as CEO for a couple of years if possible,” said chairman Oscar Landerretche.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2017 | 1:56 pm

Mining salaries ranked for geologists, metallurgists and the C-suite

Two-thirds of miners increase head count in '17

Michael Allan McCrae | December 1, 2017 | 8:10 am

Canadian miner to survey property using Long Wave Infrared Imaging

Tasca Resources says the new technology is a significant advancement in exploration tools, particularly when it comes to developing potential exploration targets.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 30, 2017 | 4:08 pm

Union at Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile votes to strike

A union at Teck Resources’ Quebrada Blanca copper mine on Wednesday rejected a contract offer from the Canadian miner, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 3:29 pm

Wind power inches up on hydropower in US

Wind turbines in the United States have grown in both average height and capacity over the past decade, according to data on utility-scale electricity generators collected by EIA

U.S. Energy Information Administration | November 30, 2017 | 3:21 pm

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Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine

Electric charge: Glencore bets big on car battery metals

Rio Tinto appoints one of its own as the company’s new chairman

EPA passes on rule covering U.S. hardrock miners’ cleanup costs

World’s top copper miner wants CEO to stay to contain costs

Mining salaries ranked for geologists, metallurgists and the C-suite

Canadian miner to survey property using Long Wave Infrared Imaging

Union at Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile votes to strike

Wind power inches up on hydropower in US

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