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Thailand faces arbitration over decision to shut only active gold mine

Owner, Australian Kingsgate Consolidated, will begin arbitration under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) to try to recover “the substantial losses” it has incurred.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2017 | 6:59 am

BHP aims for more copper, oil; steers away from EV minerals

BHP CCO Balhuizen says while 2017 marks "tipping point" for EVs entering mainstream of metals demand forecasting, in terms of sales mass move is further off.

Reuters | November 2, 2017 | 2:11 pm

Stratex shareholders block Crusader mining deal

Shareholders of miner Stratex International blocked reverse takeover of Australian-listed Crusader Resources and voted CEO Marcus Engelbrecht out of office.

Reuters | November 1, 2017 | 12:17 pm

BHP to step up copper exploration, expansions to meet electric vehicles sector’s rising demand

World's biggest miner is getting ready to provide enough copper for the 140 million electric cars forecast by 2035.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2017 | 8:54 am

Recovering global miners face fresh squeeze from rising costs

Mining companies, including Newmont Mining Corp, Teck Resources and Barrick Gold Corp, reported increased costs this week in their quarterly earnings.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 10:37 am

Small mining companies shun London market after IPO flops

Lacklustre performances by small mining companies on the London Stock Exchange are driving rivals in need of cash to find alternative ways to raise capital.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 10:10 am

In bizarre twist, coal may become a scarce commodity: Russell

The current debate surrounding coal is generally one of how long it will continue to play a role in the world's energy mix before it is replaced by cleaner alternatives, but the coming years may see a deficit in seaborne markets for the polluting fuel.

Reuters | October 27, 2017 | 2:00 am

IMARC set to exceed industry expectations

IMARC set to exceed industry expectations having confirmed more than 3,500 people to attend – a 40 per cent increase on last year’s attendance.

International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) | October 27, 2017 | 12:11 am

Major Guinea bauxite mine to start producing in 2019

Alliance Mining Commodities will invest $670 million over the first five years of production at its mine in northwestern Guinea, Saadou Nimaga.

Reuters | October 26, 2017 | 12:27 pm

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