September 25, 2018 Glencore to double size of $1B share buyback program Moves follows a growing number of world’s top miners returning more money to investors this year.
September 23, 2018 How Goldcorp managed to decrease complaints about its flagship mine in Mexico Surprising results.
September 21, 2018 Nevada Copper building first US copper mine in a decade Pumpkin Hollow goes into production next year, but the underground mine is only the first phase of a planned Nevada copper operation four times the size.
September 20, 2018 Central bank demand for gold reaches 3-year high Egypt recently bought gold for the first time since 1978, India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have re-entered the gold market after years-long absences.
September 20, 2018 Rio Tinto’s exit from coal pays off, to return $3.2B from sales proceeds to shareholders The fresh round of returns follows Rio’s promise in August to give shareholders up to $7 billion through dividends and share buybacks.
September 20, 2018 Norsk Hydro not buying Rio Tinto’s aluminum plant in Iceland The Norwegian firm, one of the world’s top producers of aluminum and alumina, said the deal faced opposition from European regulators.
September 17, 2018 South Africa imposes tough conditions on Sibanye-Lonmin deal The transaction would create the world’s No.2 platinum producer as Lonmin is the world’s third-largest while Sibanye-Stillwater is the fourth.
September 11, 2018 Financial fears to support gold: GFMS Resurfacing financial fears will ultimately be supportive of gold, says Reuters in a study published this month.
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