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Escondida to lay off 3% of its workforce

Officials for the world’s largest copper mine say they are “adjusting production processes.”

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 22, 2017 | 6:19 pm

Indonesia’s Antam eyes 162 pct jump in 2018 nickel ore sales

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) is targeting 11 million tonnes in nickel ore sales next year, a jump from an estimated 4.2 million tonnes this year.

Reuters | November 22, 2017 | 10:57 am

Platinum industry expects supply deficit in 2018

Jewellery posts growth of 3%, the first in four years.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 21, 2017 | 6:07 pm

What history says for gold stocks in 2018-2019

"Back in March of this year we noted that the gold stocks could be following the path of recovery of housing stocks since their 2009 bottom."

Jordan Roy-Byrne – The Daily Gold | November 20, 2017 | 7:22 pm

Canadian diamond discoveries could close pending supply gap

With global diamond demand forecast to grow at approx 3.5% annually over next five years, a supply gap down the line seems inevitable if forecasts hold.

Paul Zimnisky | November 20, 2017 | 11:22 am

Philippines’ Duterte holds open pit mining ban despite pressure

President Rodrigo Duterte's decision not only ignores demands from pro-mining groups but also from members of his own government, including the current environment minister Roy Cimatu.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2017 | 3:36 am