$2 billion Congo-Brazzaville iron ore project stalled

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Friday 9 March 2018 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium $2 billion Congo-Brazzaville iron ore project stalled London-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company shares plunge after switching to small-scale early production mine at flagship central Africa project. read » How vanadium-coated smart glass saves energy Smart glass windows made with vanadium are capable of saving more energy by stopping thermal radiation from escaping, scientists say. read » More countries want to be exempt from Trump's tariffs Brazil, Argentina, Japan and the EU have expressed concerns about the measure. read » Copper, iron ore prices drop as Chinese imports plunge But the customs data look worse than it is. read » Scientists closer to producing safer and longer-lasting lithium battery Using a 3-D layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), or silicone, reduces dendrite growth, which makes batteries safer and longer-lasting. read » Cobalt consumers main victims of Congo's new mining code — analysts A new mining code in the cobalt-rich Congo will lead to higher costs for consumers of the battery metal at a time automakers are expanding production of electric vehicles, experts say. read » Swedish Boliden innocent in Chile toxic waste dump case — court Swedish court has ruled that local miner Boliden won't have to pay over $12 million (100 million Swedish crowns) in compensation for health problems allegedly caused by toxic waste it dumped in northern Chile. read » Tesla chief executive asks Trump for 'fair outcome' on China trade Elon Musk took to Twitter to call on U.S. President Donald Trump to challenge Chinese auto trade rules. read » Trump sets steel and aluminum tariffs; Mexico, Canada exempted Trump has also demanded concessions from the European Union and has threatened to hike tariffs on auto imports from Europe. read » Biggest Ghana mining union plans protests over gold fields jobs Gold Fields Ltd.'s local unit to dismiss more than 2,000 staff as it starts the process of hiring a contractor to operate its biggest mine. read » Why electric vehicles could fracture the nickel market: Andy Home The EV story is a strong, slow-burn bull case for higher nickel prices. read » Chile's Codelco receives approval for $1 bln desalination plant The go-ahead from the Antofagasta region's environmental regulator will allow the company to expand its Radomiro Tomic mine. read » Platinum market forecast to remain in balance in 2018 Global platinum supply is forecast to be 7,815 koz in 2018, a decline of 2% from 2017. read » South Africa's mines minister urges speedy resolution on Optimum mine The Optimum coal mine, which has faced a strike by its workers over unpaid salaries, sought protection from creditors on Feb. 20. read » Gold stocks & silver oversold but not gold The precious metals sector continues to correct and consolidate. Gold remains in a bullish consolidation. read » B.C. mining and exploration grew last year for the first time since 2012: EY Exploration spending increased 20% across the Canadian province in 2017, reaching $246 million, compared with $205 million in 2016. read » South Africa's AngloGold backs Randgold's negotiations with Congo govt Mining companies operating in the country vigorously oppose new code to be signed into law. read » Read more news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 |[email protected].Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "MINING.com Mining News Digest". You mayunsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Mining News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions”basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose.Any information presented in “Mining News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities.Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read ourcomplete disclaimer.