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PNG threatens Barrick over alleged gold export attempt

Papua New Guinea said it will take Barrick's JV to court for illegally attempting to export $13 million in silver and gold to Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2020 | 7:59 am

Zirconium, titanium, rare earths refining technology funded by Korea

The project is led by Australian Strategic Materials and Zirconium…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 5, 2020 | 6:15 am

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Fallout from Australian aboriginal cave blast widens, Novagold under short…

MINING.com Editor | June 4, 2020 | 5:14 pm

Gold price back above $1,700 as 2020 ETF inflows surpass any calendar year

Continued growth streak has boosted global holdings to a new…

MINING.com Editor | June 4, 2020 | 12:54 pm

Indonesia nickel ore export ban to remain

Country will keep decision even as it relaxes exports of…

Reuters | June 4, 2020 | 8:10 am

Anglo triples iron ore exports to India

India's total imports reach record high in year to end-March.

Frik Els | June 2, 2015 | 2:30 pm

Meteorites heading to Earth may contain trillions of diamonds

Gems founds in fragments of the Almahata Sitta meteorite were formed in an unknown planet that existed when our solar system was just forming, researchers say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 10:45 am

Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report

The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 3:07 am

Seven diamond miners form group to fight synthetics

But some believe main challenge will be falling prices and wholesalers difficult access to credit to purchase rough diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2015 | 9:55 am

India’s appetite for fertilizers beats expectations — Phosagro

After being practically absent from the Indian market for two years, the Russian firm has signed a three-year supply contract with IPL.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2015 | 5:26 am

No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman

Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2015 | 3:25 am

China eyes Canadian uranium miners — report

China needs supply for its 22 operating reactors and the other 24 currently are under construction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 11:20 am

China to launch $16bn gold investment fund

The entity will be run by a new company to be established by gold producers and financial institutions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 9:14 am

Fortescue shares skyrocket on Chinese investment rumours

The stock surged over 15% in early trade, closing at A$2.40, or 10.6% up, after reports of Chinese-linked companies seeking permission to invest in the iron ore producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 7:15 am

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