October 18, 2016 Congo’s cobalt production set to soar despite claims of child labour Last year, the country's cobalt production accounted for just over half of the world's output.
October 18, 2016 Major operational overhaul planned for KSM copper, gold mine Higher upfront costs but better ROI on massive gold-copper mine: Seabridge Gold.
October 17, 2016 Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
October 17, 2016 Metso supplies key equipment to one of world’s largest greenfield copper projects To Qulong in China’s western Tibet Autonomous Region.
October 17, 2016 Caterpillar CEO Oberhelman to step down in March Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed Oberhelman as chief executive.
October 17, 2016 Harmony Gold bullish on cash flows as it reports increased output in Q3 After losing money for three years to 2015, Harmony is now focused on finding mines able to offset falling production at its South African operations.
October 16, 2016 Evolution Mining acquires copper-gold project from Newcrest Small but growing Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has taken a bite out of its much larger, dual-listed rival, Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM, TSX:NM)
October 16, 2016 Botswana pulls out of $279 million Norilsk nickel-mine deal Botswana withdrew its decision to buy a 50 percent stake in South Africa’s Nkomati mine from GMK Norilsk Nickel PJSC because it can’t afford the price tag of just under…
October 14, 2016 Konkola Copper Mines shuts smelter Senior management is allegedly not happy about recently announced expenses.
October 14, 2016 Philippines to extend ban on new mines, review current permits The move is part of the government's increasing efforts to clamp down on damage caused by the mining industry in the nation, the world's top nickel ore supplier.
Lithium prices surges in China after local authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences Beijing said the licences had long expired—some over a decade ago—and most were for ceramic clay or limestone mining. December 17, 2025 | 05:36 am
