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Rethinking mining strategies among the top-10 global trends to shape 2019

Mining companies now need to determine how to operate in a market that is characterized by rising stakeholder demands, a widening talent gap, as well as dwindling access to key inputs such as energy and water, says Deloitte in its latest annual report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2019 | 6:00 am

Russia’s Alrosa finds its largest diamond in over two years

The 191.46-carat stone was found earlier this month at the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2019 | 5:28 am

In the new lithium ‘Great Game,’ Germany edges out China in Bolivia

"This partnership secures lithium supplies for us and breaks the…

Reuters | January 28, 2019 | 12:12 pm

Rusal shares soar, aluminium falls as U.S. lifts sanctions

Members may freely enter into contracts with Rusal and its…

Reuters | January 28, 2019 | 10:32 am

GV Gold closer to being one of Russia’s top 5 bullion miners, output up 36%

The company churned out 304,400 ounces of gold last year,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2019 | 7:14 am

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Gold prices hurting miners? Throw Ebola into the mix

Deutsche Bank warned Friday that gold producers are the most vulnerable to a further spread of the deadly disease.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2014 | 10:23 am

Miners to rely heavily on automation, digitization and green processes

New dimensions are being created within the industry, which help optimize production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 10:07 pm

Canada launches $1.25bn large-scale carbon capture and storage plant

The project, first of its kind in the world, aims to demonstrate that the so-called “clean coal” technologies are feasible.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 3:55 pm

Goldcorp begins production at Quebec’s Eleonore mine

Output for this year is expected to be between 40,000 and 60,000 ounces of gold, reaching 7,000 tonnes a day by 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 2:10 pm

Operations at Freeport Grasberg copper mine remain blocked

Protesters are demanding management to review safety conditions following a fatal accident on Sept. 27.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 11:00 am

Goldcorp expects 1 million ounces output from Mexico despite El Sauzal closure

Local press is reporting the miner has already abandoned the operation, which was in its last year of active mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2014 | 7:06 pm

Polish miner KGHM begins production at massive copper mine in Chile

In the official opening the firm said it expected to start shipping from Sierra Gorda in November

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2014 | 6:12 pm

Here comes the gold iPad Air

Expected to boost sales of Apple's full-size tablets, which are in decline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2014 | 5:08 pm

Uranium mining near Grand Canyon to remain banned: court

Revoking the ban would have resulted in the development of 26 new uranium mines and 700 uranium exploration projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2014 | 3:31 pm

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