Kazakhstan Lifts Moratorium on New Mining Licenses
Reuters reported that Kazakhstan has agreed to lift a moratorium on granting new mining licenses.
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Sterlite Copper Smelter to Remain Closed Until April 29th on Toxic Emissions
Reuters reported that India's largest copper smelter, owned by Sterlite Resources is to remain closed until at least April 29th over complaints of toxic emissions.
Sterlite Industries Fined 1 Billion Rupees for Environmental Infractions at Indian Plant
Reuters reported that Sterlite Industries has been fined 1 billion rupees for breaking environmental regulations at an Indian plant that has recently been closed because of environmental hazards.
Controversy over Infrastructure Construction Between Cliffs and KWG Could Hamper Economic Success of Ring of Fire
The Sudbury Star reported that the "Ring of Fire" deposit's economic success hinges on support from infrastructure. However, the construction of roads and rail lines is mired in controversy.
Kazakhstan’s President Urging Government to Lift Mining Ban
Reuters reported that Kazakhstan's president is encouraging his government to lift a four-year-old moratorium on new mining licenses.
South African Chromium Sales Fall by 42.9 Percent, Year-Over-Year
Mining Weekly reported that South African mineral sales are showing a consistently downward trend, with chromium sales experiencing the biggest drop.
India To Impose 20 Percent Tax on Chinese Hot-Rolled Flat Steel Imports
Bloomberg reported that India has imposed a 20 percent tax on Chinese hot-rolled flat steel in an effort to support local producers.
Silver Stone Resources Acquiring Base Metals Projects in Africa
Mining Weekly reported that Silver Stone Resources has announced that it intends to acquire gold and base metals projects in Africa. As quoted in the market report: Silver Stone has signed an implementation agreement to acquire 100% of the issued capital of unlisted OreCorp, which owns various interests in projects in Ethiopia and Mauritania. To view [...]
China Armco Metals Renews Credit Facility
China Armco Metals, Inc. (NYSE:CNAM) announced that they have renewed an expired finance facility and have $15,000,000 of uncommitted trade finance facilities.
South African Chamber of Mines Putting New Face on the Mining Industry
Mining Weekly reported that the South African Chamber of Mines is pushing a large-scale media campaign to draw focus to the opportunities that exist in the country's natural resources in an effort to turn public opinion about the industry.
