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Coal mine crackdown dims prospects for Mongolia’s fortune seekers

Working 50 metres (164 feet) under ground with minimal air supply, Uuganbaatar is one of thousands of Mongolians trying to make a living digging for coal.

Reuters | July 13, 2017 | 3:04 pm

Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law

The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2017 | 6:46 am

Iron ore price hits 10-week high on China renewed appetite

Ore with 62% content in Qingdao added $1.86 overnight to close at $65.91, the highest since May 3 and 20% more than those year lows hit mid-June

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2017 | 3:43 am

India’s June gold imports spike as buyers tried to beat higher sales tax

India's gold imports in June more than tripled from a year ago

Reuters | July 11, 2017 | 3:26 pm

Indonesia seeks meeting with Freeport CEO to end copper mine dispute

Indonesia says it will invite the head of mining giant Freeport McMoRan Inc to Jakarta this month to try to settle a festering dispute over a new deal to operate the world's second-largest copper mine.

Reuters | July 11, 2017 | 11:00 am

India imports more gold in H1 than all of 2016

Physical demand for gold has been surging in India since January.

Andrew Topf | July 9, 2017 | 4:40 pm

Private capital says no to mining

Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources investment dropped to lowest since 2011 and not a single mining fund were able to raise money.

Frik Els | July 7, 2017 | 4:37 pm