October 12, 2014 End of the line for Chino’s storied union The southern New Mexico mining town of Santa Rita no longer exists, even as a ghost town, except in the memories of Terry Humble and others who lived there.
October 12, 2014 BMO cuts gold, silver, platinum price outlook BMO Capital Markets warns miners should prepare for a “prolonged period of sub-US$1,200/oz gold prices.”
October 10, 2014 Zambia launches major overhaul of mining tax, increases royalties Underground mining royalties will go up from 6% to 8%; underground taxes now 20%.
October 10, 2014 Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.
October 9, 2014 Glencore considered Australia listing: report The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.
October 9, 2014 Centamin shares jump on Sukari gold mine results The firm mined 93,624 ounces of the yellow metal in the three months to end September and it also maintained its full-year production forecast of 420,000 ounces of gold.
October 9, 2014 Costs of Mexico copper mine spill climbs to almost $140 million Figure is based on preliminary assessments of the damage caused to water, flora, fauna, and wildlife, as well as official information on water quality.
October 8, 2014 Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.
October 8, 2014 B.C. breaking information act by not disclosing Mount Polley reports: lawyers B.C.’s Mines Ministry says release could jeopardize the outcome of several government investigations into the case.
CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly. January 30, 2026 | 06:21 pm