Armenia to announce decision on Lydian’s gold project next week

New law expands the proportion of Mongolia’s area available to mining and exploration from 8% to 20%, among other investor-friendly changes.

Domestic supply can't be cut much further and Chinese steelmakers are demanding deeper discounts for lower grade imports.

Part of regional efforts to set new price standards.

The scandal-struck Indonesian coal miner formerly known as Bumi, did not re-elect Chris Walton at the annual shareholder meeting Friday.

India, China to require more coal for power, copper for infrastructure.

The country is also struggling with rising energy cost, which threatens the competitiveness of its copper industry and poses a major challenge for new developments.

Patrice Merrin, 65, is a veteran to the industry.

Community mobilization effective at raising costs to companies.

Mongolia blocks accused from leaving country, often for years.