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Process for extracting lithium from seawater may be better suited for brine from continental sources

Roskill published an analysis with its view on the study that claims to have found an economically viable system to extract high-purity lithium from seawater.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 10, 2021 | 6:06 am

Investors with $41 trillion urge G7 to end support for fossil fuels

A 457-member group of investors, representing an estimated 37% of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2021 | 3:58 am

India coal output to rise 6.4% in 2021 – report

According to GlobalData, key to this increase in output is…

MINING.com Editor | June 9, 2021 | 9:29 am

Tin price extends gains after MSC suspension

The third-largest producer of refined tin issued a notice of…

Reuters | June 9, 2021 | 7:26 am

Russell: Asia coal prices surge, but China-Australia dispute means rally is uneven

Thermal coal prices across Asia have surged to multi-year highs…

Reuters | June 8, 2021 | 8:31 am

Centerra shares jump again on confirmation of Kyrgyz settlement

Canadian miner announces comprehensive settlement over Kumtor gold mine – Asian nation unfreezes cash and drops all environmental claims, lawsuits.

Frik Els | September 11, 2017 | 10:09 am

Asia gold-demand hit by high prices ahead of expected festival-led buying

Demand for physical gold in Asia could pick up in the coming weeks as India's festival season drives interest in the metal, after high prices kept buyers at bay again this week.

Reuters | September 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm

India needs to find allies to tap cheap funds for clean coal – trade body

According to the World Coal Association, India will need to ally with countries including the US, Japan, and Australia, to get cheaper funding from multilateral development banks to access cleaner technology.

Reuters | September 7, 2017 | 5:00 am

Centerra Gold shares soar on Kyrgyz settlement talks

Canadian miner outlines terms of proposed environmental settlement with Asian nation that would remove cloud over massive Kumtor gold mine.

Frik Els | September 6, 2017 | 9:42 am

How Russia plans to compete with India in the diamond market

Moscow wants state-owned Alrosa to offer more favorable terms to local cutters

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 5, 2017 | 6:57 pm

Conservative radio personality takes on Adani

A TV ad featuring a famous radio broadcaster is pushing to ‘stop the taxpayer loan’ to the Indian group

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 5, 2017 | 6:06 pm

Alrosa to auction rough and polished diamonds at the Eastern Economic Forum

"We have seen the interest of clients from Asia Pacific," the company’s Vice President said

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 5, 2017 | 5:00 pm

De Beers diamond sales down 20% on earlier Diwali

The world’s largest rough diamond producer by value reported provisional revenue of $505 million compared with $639 million in the same period a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2017 | 5:43 am

Philippines’ President says open-pit mining ban should stay

Rodrigo Duterte said ban should remain in place given the environmental damage it causes, but noted he would give companies time to find alternative mining methods.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2017 | 4:30 am

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