January 21, 2016

Tough start to 2016 for Aussie nickel miners to continue

It's been a rough start to 2016 for Australian nickel producers with low prices, job cuts and mine closures across the nation.

January 20, 2016

Greek court annuls Govt. decision to revoke Eldorado Gold licence

The ruling comes only a few days after the Canadian miner decided to halt work at its mine in northern Greece, putting 600 jobs in the line.

January 20, 2016

Gold recovers some shine as global markets collapse

Gold has become this year the best-performing non-agricultural commodity.

January 20, 2016

Oil, Asian stocks rout deepen miners wounds

Miners suffering fresh sell-off as oil price falls and the IMF lowers growth forecast for China, rattling investors.

January 20, 2016

Double-digit growth expected for Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico — Scotiabank

Despite recent market volatility and exposure to low oil and commodity prices, the countries growth won't be affected, says the bank.

January 20, 2016

Shrinking land base for mineral exploration in B.C. risks industry

New report prepared by environmental consultant firm, Hemmera highlights restrictive regulations, lack of clarity in land access and use policies.

January 19, 2016

Freeport Indonesia boss steps down

Maroef Sjamsuddin's decision comes less than a month after the chairman of the U.S. mining giant stepped down.

January 19, 2016

Grupo Mexico seen bucking copper slump as analysts recommend buy

Mexico’s biggest copper producer is leveraging its relatively low debt and strong profit margins to invest more than $4.6 billion expanding some of its mines.

January 18, 2016

MMG’s gigantic Las Bambas mine in Peru makes first copper shipment to China

The company shipped roughly 10,000 tonnes of copper concentrate from Las Bambas from the Port of Matarani to China on Jan. 15.

January 18, 2016

World’s two biggest miners expected to cut dividend

Already beset by plummeting metal prices, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto now face a new challenge – preparing their shareholders for sharply lower dividends.