January 5, 2017 Merlin has just unearthed Australia’s fifth largest diamond The 35.26 carat brown diamond was among a number of rough gems found at Merlin mine, including a 14.6 carat brown rock as well as a number of smaller white…
January 5, 2017 Coal-fired power plant in India makes baking soda out of carbon dioxide System uses a new proprietary solvent that is reportedly slightly more efficient than those used conventionally, requiring less energy and smaller equipment.
January 5, 2017 Encanto Potash up on offtake deal with Indian co-op Agreement paves the way for Encanto to move from a previously announced memorandum of understanding to a commercial marketing and distribution contract with MTTC, one of the world’s top potash…
January 5, 2017 US Republicans pass bill to block last minute Obama regulations on coal Congress has now the power to kill in one fell swoop dozens of regulations and executive orders recently issued by President Barack Obama.
January 4, 2017 China steps up efforts to cut coal capacity Country’s top economic planner aims to cut 800 million tonnes of coal capacity a year until 2020, even as production and consumption of the fuel increases.
January 4, 2017 Gold close to 4-week high on weaker dollar, surging demand Analysts believe the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration will likely result in some physical restocking of metal in that country as well as India, the world’s top consumers.
January 4, 2017 BSGR boss house arrest ends with no charges over Guinea bribery claims The Israeli billionaire, under house arrest since Dec. 19, has been at the centre of an international investigation into alleged bribery to win mining rights in Guinea.
January 4, 2017 25 miners died in work-related accidents last year in the US Preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration indicate that in 2016, 25 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines – down…
January 3, 2017 Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold deposits Australian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.
January 3, 2017 Final phase of Minas Rio mine expansion a priority for Anglo — report The company plans to invest a $308 million (R$1 billion) this year to allow the iron ore mine reach a 26.5 million tonnes a year capacity.
Australia’s iron ore hub resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell While the Port of Port Hedland has resumed operations, the ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier, and Varanus Island remain closed. February 08, 2026 | 05:17 pm
