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BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year

BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year

He said he had intended to announce his retirement last year but chose to stay on while BHP dealt with the aftermath of the Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2016 | 4:55 am

Joy Global shareholders approve $3.7 billion acquisition by Komatsu

Joy Global shareholders approve $3.7 billion acquisition by Komatsu

The deal still remains subject to closing conditions and regulatory clearances.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 8:55 am

Congo takes Freeport, Lundin to court over sale of Tenke Fungurume

Congo takes Freeport, Lundin to court over sale of Tenke Fungurume

The Congo mine, which cost $3 billion to build, holds one of the world’s largest known copper resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 6:55 am

BHP exiting oil, gas

World’s top miner BHP Billiton finally sees signs of recovery in mining

BHP is not the first major player to flag green shoots in the mining industry. Caterpillar, the world's largest heavy machinery maker, said the same last month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 3:47 am

ISS gives Potash Corp-Agrium merger its blessing

ISS gives Potash Corp-Agrium merger its blessing

The deal, the biggest Canadian merger since CNOOC Ltd. bought Nexen Energy ULC in 2013, would create the world’s largest crop-nutrient supplier, worth about $36 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 10:00 am

Battle against Nevada molybdenum mine goes to appeals court

Activists say the Mount Hope project will have a devastating effect on local water supplies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 9:56 am

Thermal coal just hit $100 per tonne and prices may stay this high until 2017

Thermal coal just hit $100 per tonne and may stay this high until 2017

The last time prices for the commodity were this high was in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 8:44 am

Yamana Gold set to spin off Brazilian unit as separate public company

Yamana Gold set to spin off Brazilian unit as separate public company

The miner plans using proceeds from the exercise of the purchase rights and any direct sales of Brio shares to reduce debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 6:33 am

Congo’s cobalt production set to soar despite claims of child labour

Congo’s cobalt production set to soar despite claims of child labour

Last year, the country's cobalt production accounted for just over half of the world's output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 4:31 am

Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t

Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t

He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 9:00 am

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Greenland to block ETM Kvanefjeld rare earth project

The draft decision deals a fresh blow to one of the largest undeveloped rare earth assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 7, 2026 | 3:56 am