September 3, 2017
South Korea’s SK Innovation said on Thursday it has started commercial production of lithium-ion batteries with an increased portion of nickel, while reducing the usage of expensive components such as…
September 1, 2017
Every year millions of small-scale miners toil in the baking sun, collecting and breaking rocks with the goal of extracting small amounts of gold - enough to make a living…
August 29, 2017
The company has greed to reduce its stake in the Grasberg mine to 49% in exchange for licenses to operate the massive copper and gold pit until 2041.
August 28, 2017
The Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX) will start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts, to later add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts.
August 28, 2017
Decision comes as the Swiss-based miner and commodities trader rethinks how to deploy capital as its cuts debt.
August 27, 2017
China will shut 6,000 non-coal mines in an effort to reduce mining accidents and deaths by 2020, the State Administration of Work Safety said in a five-year plan.
August 25, 2017
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.
August 24, 2017
Six out of 10 labourers toiling in southern Indian quarries for granite for tiles, fireplaces and kitchen counters around the world are working in dangerous conditions to repay huge loans,…
August 22, 2017
Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since its 2017 lows.
August 21, 2017
Copper above $3.00 after former workers torch dozens of buildings, vehicles at Freeport's Indonesia operations blocking access to world number two mine.
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