January 25, 2018

Freeport profit pops higher; miner makes progress in Indonesia

The world's second-largest copper miner by production also said talks with Indonesia re Grasberg were advancing.

January 25, 2018

Strong Rand spoiling the gold rally for South African mines

For South African gold miners, it’s both the best and worst of times.

January 25, 2018

Newmont ranked as top miner in Fortune’s 2018 list of world’s most admired companies

Company was ranked as the top mining company globally, posting strong scores in the areas of quality of management, social responsibility, long-term investment, people management and innovation.

January 25, 2018

Caterpillar beats estimates again, delivers bullish outlook for 2018

The world's largest mining and construction equipment maker beat market expectations for fourth quarter earnings and said its sales growth momentum is expected to continue in 2018.

January 24, 2018

Dollar will be key to gold sesame

The key question is whether the bearish trend in the greenback will continue or we will see a trend reversal.

January 24, 2018

McLaren Resources to develop blockchain platform for use in mining related industry

The blockchain platform will allow users to access an immutable record of mining industry information securely and efficiently.

January 24, 2018

Russia’s Polymetal says Q4 revenue up 12 pct on year earlier

The Russian gold and silver producer said its fourth-quarter revenue rose 12 percent on a year earlier to $586 million due to higher gold sales.

January 24, 2018

Gold futures post highest close since 2016 in heavy trading

Gold futures settled at the highest since August 2016, as investors got behind a rally brought on by a falling dollar.

January 24, 2018

A strong rand is ruining the gold rally for South African mines

For South African gold miners, it’s both the best and worst of times.

January 24, 2018

Small remains beautiful for gold mining acquisitions

Small, opportunistic deals will dominate the global gold mining sector again this year, analysts said on Tuesday.