China rings in 2016 with a stock market crash
Gold and oil benefited from the collapse, while base metals and most diversified miners suffered from it.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Metso cutting 44 jobs from minerals division in Finland
The cuts follow a number of reductions announced for the U.S. and Canada last year.
Dominion Diamond shareholders revolt, call for changes
Investors have publicly called on the company’s independent directors to deal with the “misguided policies and missed opportunities” that have hurt their investment.
Gold on track to record third-straight annual loss
With prices down roughly 10%, the precious metal is on track to record its third-straight annual loss, the first time it has posted a triple-loss streak since 1998.
China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019
The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.
Chile’s copper miners still making money despite price collapse
Official figures contradict recent local reports showing that most copper miners in the country are barely breaking even at current metal prices.
This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015
Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of the very few commodities to experience gains this year.
Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine
The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.
Freeport-McMoRan chairman resigns, shares plummet
The company's co-founder James Moffett will step down as chairman and quit the board.
Sirius Minerals to supply 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer a year to Chinese firm
The offtake deal with Huaken International is for seven years from the moment the York Potash mine is up and running.
Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026
The projects, worth $14.8 billion, are set to advance next year as tight supply and stronger prices reshape the market.
