Partying with purpose: world's miners drink and deal after dry years

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Tuesday 6 March 2018 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium Partying with purpose: world's miners drink and deal after dry years But they also come with a catch – pitching ideas, striking deals and securing funding is the name of the game. read » Ontario wants high-tech mines up north According to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Province wants to help improve mine productivity in the region, increase operating efficiencies, and contribute to the global expansion of northern businesses. read » Thirty-three illegal miners arrested at abandoned site in South Africa According to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, illegal miners in the country usually belong to organised crime syndicates. read » Rush for cobalt, lithium as prices stay on the boil Electric vehicle boom sees number of companies exploring for lithium and cobalt tripling to 188 as budgets balloon according to new report. read » Britain postpones decision on new coal mine The government has delayed expected decision on whether to allow a new coal mine in northeastern England. read » Stellar Diamonds mulls takeover offer as losses deepen Miner posted a net loss of $984,928, compared to a $663,145 loss a year earlier, due to an increase in costs of developing its Tongo-Tonguma diamond project in eastern Sierra Leone. read » Lucapa fetches $1.7 million in diamond sales from Lulo Figures takes proceeds from Lulo diamonds sales so far this year to $10.8 million, at an average price per carat of $1,731. read » China to cut more coal, steel output to defend 'blue skies' China's state planner pledged on Monday to cut more steel and coal production capacity this year. read » Steel tariffs may trip up another industry Trump loves: coal While tariffs could increase domestic demand for metallurgical coal – which is used in the steelmaking process – most of the market for that fuel is abroad. read » BC mining and exploration sees resurgence after years of stagnation The survey found that exploration expenditures across BC totaled $246 million in 2017, up $41 million (20%), from the year before. read » The mineral exploration roadmap Today's infographic shows the steps of mineral exploration, and how teams can use data to add value throughout the process. read » 25% tariff could price-out 18 million tonnes of steel imports from US market With utilisation rates rising so high, the US domestic steel prices are likely to increase by at least the 25% – as per the new tariff. read » Turnaround continues in global mining industry — MAC Mining Association of Canada says it's a critical time for the country's mining industry to seize growth opportunities. read » UK firm pilots using blockchain to help BMW source ethical cobalt The competition is intensifying to use blockchain to try to eliminate battery minerals produced by child labour. read » Workers at Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru start strike -union The strike started at 7:30 (12:30 GMT) and has affected production at the smelter, said the union's secretary general, Simon Diaz. read » Sudden jump in zinc stocks threatens bull party: Andy Home The London zinc price has been on a two-year romp, hitting a 10-year high of $3,595.50 a tonne last month. read » Global metals exploration anticipated to rise 20% in 2018 Global spending on the search for nonferrous metals rose to an estimated US$8.4 billion in 2017, compared with US$7.3 billion in 2016. read » Zinc turned upside down as prices tank and stockpiles surge The zinc market is making a U-turn. read » Trump ups trade pressure on Canada, Mexico; senior Republicans urge rethink Trump said Canada and Mexico could avoid planned steel and aluminum tariffs if they ceded ground in talks on a new NAFTA trade deal. 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.