Asia Gold-Indian gold sellers opt for discounts; China, HK demand weak

Premiums dropped to $2-$3.50 an ounce in top consumer China, compared with last week's $4-$4.50 an ounce range.

Reuters | November 22, 2019 | 9:46 am

China boosting coal power despite global plea to cut emissions

Beijing is set to fire up enough coal-based power plants to match the entire capacity of the European Union.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2019 | 9:27 am

EU takes Indonesia to WTO over nickel ore export curbs

The European Commission said the restrictions unfairly limited EU producers' access to nickel ore.

Reuters | November 22, 2019 | 9:13 am

Indonesia state miner to acquire 20% stake in Vale Indonesia

Under Indonesian mining rules, foreign controlled miners are required to reduce their ownership to 49% or below within 10 years of starting operations.

Reuters | November 22, 2019 | 9:01 am

Japan Gold granted prospective rights at historic Japanese goldfield

The Canadian miner has been allowed to work on the Aibetsu Goldfield in northern Hokkaido.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 22, 2019 | 6:20 am

Rio Tinto faces having to renegotiate terms at Oyu Tolgoi

The Oyu Tolgoi mine, Mongolia's biggest foreign investment project, has already been subject to delays and ballooning costs.

Reuters | November 21, 2019 | 10:05 am

A $60 billion mine propels Bougainville’s independence vote

Born out of bloodshed, colonial politics, civil war and the pursuit of mining riches, the independence referendum has been a long time coming.

Bloomberg News | November 20, 2019 | 3:09 pm

Autonomous drones to lead the way in mining surveillance technology — report

The technology is impactful, as it has the ability to quickly survey various areas of a mining operation, which has led to improved worker safety.

MINING.com Editor | November 20, 2019 | 2:05 pm

Rio Tinto faces fresh legal setback at Oyu Tolgoi mine

Administrative court has upheld claims that authorities didn’t follow due process on the agreement that underpins the asset’s development.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2019 | 5:18 am

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