Iron ore price hits unwelcome 5-year-low
After flirting with a five-year low for about a month, the iron ore price fell to the lowest price since October 2009.
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About $50bn in mining investment expected in Guinea by 2025
But some of the nation's resources that are considered among the world’s largest, such as the Simandou iron ore deposit, face both financial and political challenges.
Glencore’s Dominican mine saved by the President
President Danilo Medina vetoed bill creating a National Park, which would have blocked the expansion of Glencore's Falcondo mine.
Australia kills unpopular mining tax
The decision is considered a key political victory for Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Anglo American to pay $4.5m for environmental breaches in Chile
Authorities say the firm violated 16 environmental rules at El Soldado copper mine, located about 130 km northwest of capital Santiago.
Rare earth, other mining projects pile up in northern Europe
Vast stretches of northern Europe’s wilderness will soon host more mining companies going ahead with several projects in the area.
Zambia removes tax rules on copper exports, makes refunds easier
Rule requiring exporters to produce import certificates from destination countries in order to claim tax refunds will be waived beginning Sept. 8.
Mexico forces partial closure of mine responsible for massive toxic spill
Mexico's environmental prosecutor has imposed a new partial order of closure on Grupo Mexico’s Buenavista copper mine.
Miner killed in Turkish coal mine
Mining accidents are common in Turkey, where poor safety conditions have cost 3,000 lives since 1941.
Chile’s Escondida mine to bring BHP, Rio higher than expected dividends
Deutsche Bank analysts foresee a 2% to 3% earnings increase for the miners.
SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role
Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.
