August 8, 2018

Barrick says copper operation in Saudi Arabia not affected by diplomatic dispute

The Canadian miner said it has a strong relationship with partner Ma’aden.

August 8, 2018

Humiliated for years, women are fighting back in Chile’s mines

Mining companies around the globe are joining an industrywide push for gender equality and launching initiatives to increase the proportion of women working in mine pits, smelters and refineries.

August 8, 2018

Indonesia issues new tax rules as Freeport seeks fiscal guarantee

Freeport reshapes Indonesia business in deal with govt.

August 8, 2018

Glencore credits China’s ‘Blue Skies’ program for strong H1

Protectionism could limit future growth.

August 7, 2018

Linamar sees higher metals costs as ‘opportunistic’ U.S. companies hike prices

The U.S. Commerce Department said it was investigating recent steel price hikes to determine whether some market participants were "illegitimately profiteering" from 25 percent tariffs introduced by Trump on steel…

August 7, 2018

Latin America-focused copper miner now eyeing Canada

Westminster Resources to buy a land package in the Ronge district of Saskatchewan.

August 7, 2018

Water shortage threatens BC copper-gold mine

Not the first time.

August 6, 2018

BHP asks for government mediation in talks at Chile’s Escondida

The union had earlier asked the company to negotiate by 10:00 a.m. local time but said in a statement later on Monday that it had begun preparing for a strike.

August 6, 2018

Russia’s Rusal shuts down Nadvoitsky plant due to U.S. sanctions

Russia's Rusal is the world's largest aluminium producer outside China.

August 6, 2018

Copper supply woes on show with No. 2 mine output to halve

Production at Grasberg in Indonesia will fall by more than half next year as its giant pits transition to underground operations.