January 15, 2017 EPA won’t pay mine spill claims The US Environmental Protection Agency won’t pay the $1.2 billion in claims filed by local governments, farmers, ranchers, tribes, and river-running raft companies.
January 15, 2017 Copper to be best performing commodity of 2017 — analysts Experts and industry actors interviewed by MINING.com see prices picking up this year, driven by declining supplies and the prospect of increased demand coming from construction, electric vehicles and other…
January 13, 2017 {Interview} Rick Rule – The best people beat the best commodities Mr. Rule shares his unique, proven perspective and selection process as he outlines many aspects such as good stewards of capital, change of control fees, optionalilty, the ability to attract…
January 13, 2017 Copper price jumps as China imports hit all-time high Concentrate imports for the full year up 28% to 17 million tonnes.
January 12, 2017 DRC says Ok for Glencore to take full control of Mutanda copper mine Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said he “didn’t believe” the government needed to authorize changes in ownership in that or any project.
January 12, 2017 Goldcorp sells mines in Mexico, Guatemala for about $470 million As part of the world's third largest gold producer by market value's ongoing efforts to focus on highly profitable, core assets.
January 12, 2017 Nickel prices plummet as Indonesia eases export ban Far-reaching new mining rules ease a controversial ban on exports of nickel ore and bauxite.
January 12, 2017 Southern Copper’s $1.2bn Peru mine expansion ready by year-end The new section of the Toquepala open-pit mine in southern Tacna, Peru, is expected to begin operations in early 2018.
January 12, 2017 Cobalt – Fortune Minerals news release on federal funding of all-season road in NWT Fortune Minerals Limited is pleased to report that the Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Tlicho Government have jointly announced federal funding for the construction…
January 11, 2017 Private capital rotating into mining and metals Private capital funds raised $2.1 billion for mining and metals investment in 2016 – this year 13 funds are targeting $10 billion says new study.
Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo. December 18, 2025 | 09:58 am