Alamos Gold halts construction at Turkish project amid protests

This is first time Romania grants a mining license without the involvement of a state-owned enterprise.

Necessary tougher measures are likely to meet fierce Republican opposition.

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

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

After spending over US$3.3 million in exploration and development of the Liberdade copper project, Codelco is facing Vale's claims that it has an older and still valid licence for the property.

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

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.

Perhaps the most important aspect of today’s agreements is the fact that both aim to form long-term strategic partnerships to collaborate on further ventures, opening new markets for all the firms involved.

The deal is part of a long-term strategic cooperation agreement that will see Zijin and Barrick collaborate on future projects and joint investments.