Freeport-McMoran mulls selling one of largest copper mines in Chile
Sale of Candelaria mine could raise several billion dollars, according to people familiar with the matter quoted by WSJ.com.
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Komatsu’s sales in China sinking faster than expected
Equipment sales in the Asian country are already 20% below expectations.
Glencore smashes claims it paid zero tax in Australia over last three years
In an email to staff the company's coal chief executive, Peter Freyberg, revealed details of tax payments.
Randgold hoping for major discovery in Ivory Coast
CEO Mark Bristow, who is hoping for one last major find before retiring.
Barrick Gold ready to offload Montana-based Golden Sunlight Mine
The move is part of a now two-year-long move to shed non-core assets and pay back debts.
Labrador Iron Mines halts operations on weak ore prices, high costs
The firm said it has already put in place savings initiatives in various areas including mining equipment rates, rail car leasing rates and corporate and administration costs.
Mongolia approves major overhaul to mining law
New law expands the proportion of Mongolia’s area available to mining and exploration from 8% to 20%, among other investor-friendly changes.
Australia’s Perth Mint gold sales hit four-month high
Rally in prices stimulated demand.
Australia losing 75,000 mining jobs in next two years
Cuts will occur because the sector is switching from the job-heavy construction stage to the operational phase, which requires fewer workers.
Sibanye Gold mulling move into platinum industry by year-end
South Africa’s top gold producer is said to be going ahead with plans to expand into the country’s platinum sector before the end of the year.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
