Anglo American exits South African coal with sale of New Largo mine

Last year, the miner sold other coal assets that exclusively supplied South Africa’s power utility Eskom, including New Vaal, New Denmark and Kriel collieries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2018 | 9:33 am

Gran Colombia Gold to switch Marmato project from open pit to underground

Marmato underground gold mine is expected to have a minimum 12-year productive life, generating over 1.5 million ounces of the precious metal during that time.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2017 | 8:02 am

Mining industry can now predict opposition to projects before it’s too late

Chalkstone was born out of counter-insurgency tactics used by troops in Afghanistan, but its unique methodology is now being used by miners, which can map-out power structures and counter the potentially crippling risk of strikes and political opposition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2017 | 4:12 am

CHARTS: Lithium-rich countries risk missing the boat on electric batteries boom

The need for the metal is expected to triple by 2025, but no all the countries rich in lithium are taking advantage of that trend, as shown in these graphics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2017 | 10:49 am

Canada’s Zonte Metals sues Colombia over gold permit rejection

The junior miner claims the Department of Antioquia's mining authority did not process its exploration application in accordance with the country’s mining code.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2017 | 7:51 am

Heads roll at Rio Tinto over Simandou probe — Davies, Valentine fired

Energy and Minerals chief executive Alan Davies said he would take the mining giant to court over his dismissal, adding there were “no grounds” for his termination.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2016 | 4:00 am

Australia’s biggest underground mine halts production

The power outage was the product of strong winds and heavy rain caused by what has been called “the most extreme weather system” that has hit the area in decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 9:23 am

Mongolia readies to revive its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi (ETT), the state-owned company that holds the license to the deposit, has already begun evaluating bids and calculating the potential economic benefits of restarting it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2016 | 8:00 am