First Quantum dodges catastrophe as CEO moves to dispute tax bill

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Thursday 22 March 2018 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium First Quantum dodges catastrophe as CEO moves to dispute tax bill Zambia Revenue Authority claims the company owes $2.1 billion in penalties and $5.7 billion in interest. read » Brazilian pension funds to sell stakes in Vale Exclusive information obtained by Reuters reveals that Brazilian pension funds led by Previ are planning to sell 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent of their stakes in iron ore miner Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) through […] read » Cyanide and copper: key ingredients in the origins of life, scientists say Harvard researchers combined cyanide and copper in an airtight quartz container and their findings are impressive. read » Fura Gems kicks off initial production at iconic Coscuez emerald mine Early output of 1,720 carats of emeralds, including 826 carats of top quality ones, was achieved through a bulk-sampling program carried out within eight weeks of the completing the acquisition of the mine read » British Columbia allows sand mine on Indigenous land The BURNCO project is expected to create 40 full-time-equivalent positions per year over the two-year construction period. read » Alrosa launches synthetics diamonds detector The portable machine screens polished diamonds and jewellery, identifying synthetics as well as treated stones. read » Barrick Gold yet to feel the heat in Zambian tax crackdown The Toronto-based company, which operates the Lumwana mine, hasn't received any notifications from the tax authority. read » Argo Gold sells Rockstar property in Ontario The Toronto-based company has agreed to sell its 100% interest in 16 unpatented mining claims comprising Rockstar. read » Copper giant shortlists candidates as CEO ponders future While Nelson Pizarro could well stay on as Codelco's chief executive officer, the government is putting together a shortlist of candidates. read » In India, digital gold sellers hope trickle will become a rush A digital revolution is reshaping India's $34 billion gold market, with smartphones, e-wallets and flexible investment schemes drawing new buyers into a business dominated by traditional, face-to-face transactions. read » Indonesia's Inalum expects to line up Freeport sale bank financing soon Indonesia's state mining holding company expects to reach an agreement soon on bank financing to buy a controlling stake in the local unit of Freeport McMoran Inc. read » Copper price: Congo set to overtake US as world's no 4 producer DRC's resolve to overhaul mining code shouldn't have surprised the industry – Kinshasa's become too important to global supply for companies to pull sticks. 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.