Resistance by Pakistan’s Baluchistan provincial government to a mine proposal, submitted by UK-listed Antofagasta and Canada’s Barrick, seems to have succeeded. But this decision may open the way for Chinese companies to successfuly bid for what could be...
The Native American community has a long, troubled history with mining interests, and today that history is catching up with us in Arizona. From a new push for uranium mining at the Grand Canyon to the ongoing battle over Resolution Copper, it’s not too much to say my...
“Today, Britain’s significance to the industry is as a centre for global mining – in terms of finance, technology and know-how. The City of London offers a wide range of financial services to the global industry, including unparalleled capital raising...
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s ruling Labor party will debate lifting the ban on the sales of uranium to India at its conference next month, a decision unlikely to be welcomed by the Greens. Uranium producers in Australia include BHP Billiton and Rio...
De Beers high-quality diamond retail arm Forevermark will not sell any diamonds from Zimbabwe’s controversial Chiadzwa and fields, CEO Stephen Lussier said at the launch of the exclusive brand in South Africa. This comes after the industry regulator, the Kimberley...
Anglo American jeopardizing local investments, Codelco CEO says London-based Anglo American is putting its future in Chile at risk by selling a 24.5% stake in its copper assets in central Chile to Japan’s Mitsubishi, according to state red metal producer...
