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Tranquil valley’s triumph over coal shows hurdles for industry

For campaigners in this pastoral countryside adjacent to a world heritage site, a decision this month by the High Court of Australia was the culmination of a years-long legal battle against a global corporate giant.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2022 | 10:01 pm

Coal India considers private sector to run discontinued mines

The move comes at a time when India is battling…

Reuters | February 24, 2022 | 8:07 am

Copper, nickel play important role in development of next-gen 2D materials

Copper and nickel enhanced coordination nanosheets are a new class…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 24, 2022 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto rides iron ore gains to post record profit, pay $17bn dividend

The world's no.2 miner posted its best ever annual profit…

Reuters | February 23, 2022 | 3:09 am

Charts: Copper project pantry bare from 2025

BofA sees long-term copper supply challenged amid a lack of…

Henry Lazenby | February 22, 2022 | 11:50 am

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Caterpillar steps up game to keep leadership in North America

In the past two years, Cat has been working on growing its offering, particularly in the underground segment, as well as filling up some gaps in terms of trucks sizes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2018 | 6:00 am

De Beers is said to make big cuts in low-end diamond prices

De Beers is famous for its tight control over the diamond market.

Bloomberg News | November 12, 2018 | 11:28 am

ALROSA reports October diamond sales $242.8 million – down 28% YoY

ALROSA's total diamond sales in January-October 2018 grew 6% YoY.

MINING.com Editor | November 9, 2018 | 10:40 am

Indonesia’s Inalum sells $4B in bonds to fund Freeport purchase

The deal came amid choppy global markets, rocked by trade concerns and slowing economic growth in Asia - including Indonesia.

Reuters | November 8, 2018 | 10:05 am

Japan’s Sumitomo Metal cuts FY profit forecast on lower metal prices

Sumitomo Metal cut its full-year forecast, blaming lower-than-expected metal prices amid the U.S.-Sino trade spat, and reduced nickel output.

Reuters | November 8, 2018 | 9:32 am

Indonesia hauling ban could paralyse South Sumatra coal mining – Assoc

Indonesia's South Sumatra province plans to ban coal transporters from using public roads from Nov. 8

Reuters | November 7, 2018 | 10:46 am

How to avoid the resource curse? Take 6 years to approve deals

To avoid the resource curse Afghanistan needs to stop illegal mining.

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2018 | 9:59 am

Australian Mines shares soar after partnering with Indian firm to produce key battery metal

Second major R&D collaboration this year to examine the use of scandium in next-generation battery storage technology.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2018 | 8:05 am

Mongolia looks to list Tavan Tolgoi in NY, Hong Kong in 2019

The government is keen to develop the mine which holds an estimated 7.4 billion tonnes in reserves.

Reuters | October 31, 2018 | 4:00 pm

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