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These are top-10 global mining trends expected for 2018

Consulting firm Deloitte has published what it says will be the top-10 global trends in the mining industry this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2018 | 3:00 am

Australia’s Newcrest Q2 gold output down marginally, maintains 2018 guidance

Newcrest Mining Ltd's second-quarter gold production fell 0.3 percent from a year ago but rose 17.2 percent over the prior quarter.

Reuters | January 29, 2018 | 3:09 pm

Union at Colombia’s Cerrejon votes to strike after talks fail

Cerrejon accounts for 37% of the country's coal output, the world's fifth-largest exporter of the mineral, and a strike is likely to affect exports.

Reuters | January 29, 2018 | 10:53 am

Anglo’s Brazil iron ore expansion a go

Anglo American's Minas Rio iron ore mine in Minas Gerais state has nameplate capacity of 26.5m tonnes per year.

Frik Els | January 26, 2018 | 12:38 pm

Union, Colombia’s Cerrejon mine return to talks in bid to avoid strike

A 10-day voting period for union members to decide whether to stop work after failed talks ends on Monday afternoon.

Reuters | January 26, 2018 | 11:20 am

Chile’s Codelco gets approvals for El Teniente mine expansion

The approvals will allow the company to modify its original expansion plan, already permitted and now 44 pct complete, which seeks to add another mine level.

Reuters | January 25, 2018 | 12:31 pm

Canada’s Gahcho Kue diamond mine boosts Anglo American output, but copper flat

The company beat expectations on Thursday with a 5% increase in 2017 production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2018 | 7:07 am

Small remains beautiful for gold mining acquisitions

Small, opportunistic deals will dominate the global gold mining sector again this year, analysts said on Tuesday.

Reuters | January 24, 2018 | 11:35 am

Anglo expects expansion licence for Minas Rio in Brazil by Friday

Receiving the necessary licences would allow the company to continue operating in the state of Minas Gerais, where the iron ore mine is located, for at least another 15 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2018 | 11:06 am

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