Norway’s $1 trillion fund builds Rio stake after dirty mine sold

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.

The dramatic fall was led mainly by the iron ore and coal sectors.

Skipping the loan repayment could lead to the U.S. rare earths miner bankruptcy.

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

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

As Brazil’s Vale SA figures out what to do with its fertilizer business, the mining giant is thought to be testing the waters on a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

The company had warned it planned to restructure several of its mines, producing almost 25% of its gold, when it posted a third consecutive quarterly loss early May.

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

A total of 60 banks committed to the financing, including 34 mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners.