Philippines’ President says open-pit mining ban should stay
Rodrigo Duterte said ban should remain in place given the environmental damage it causes, but noted he would give companies time to find alternative mining methods.
Rodrigo Duterte said ban should remain in place given the environmental damage it causes, but noted he would give companies time to find alternative mining methods.
"The new website is only the beginning."
The loss was in part due to weakness in the price of nickel, with zinc remaining flat and copper seeing a slight increase.
China's metals trade figures were once a spotlight on the state of the world's manufacturing engine and price driver.
In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.
Base metals are showing signs of real strength, with prices across the complex breaking out, or threatening to do so.
Prices for cobalt, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, have spiked 83 percent this year.
I think most of you reading this right now are aware that gold is unlike any other metal, certainly any other element.
Plans to extend the life of the Voisey's Bay nickel mine in northern Labrador by moving operations underground – already once delayed – are now on hold.
There are several encouraging signs for the mining outlook in Australia.