March 16, 2017 World’s top diamond miner Alrosa quadruples profit amid sector recovery The Russian miner said profit attributable to shareholders totalled $2.25 billion (131.39bn roubles) last year, versus $530K (30.67bn) roubles in 2015.
March 15, 2017 Chile’s Supreme Court casts shadow over Barrick’s plans to restart Pascua-Lama The country's mining regulator will have to issue a new temporary closure plan for the project, including comments from other government offices.
March 15, 2017 Escondida mine to resume operations as BHP losses soar past $700 million The company is currently analyzing options to resume work as soon as possible, which includes hiring temporary workers to replace those that have downed tools.
March 14, 2017 Chinese data, strikes bring copper price back to boil China releases scorching industry output growth, fixed investment numbers for January-February. Third attempt to restart talks at giant Chile mine fails.
March 13, 2017 INTERACTIVE: Top 10 gold mining companies The 10 largest gold mining companies produce 30% of the world's gold and enjoy some of the sector's fattest margins.
March 13, 2017 Copper supply disruptions push prices up Disputes at BHP Billiton’s Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest copper mine, and Freeport’s Grasberg and Cerro Verde mines, are also having a significant effect on global supplies of…
March 10, 2017 Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru hit by strike The mine produced just under 500,000 tonnes of the red metal last year, making it Peru's largest copper operation.
March 10, 2017 Ecuador anticipates $4 billion in mining investments by 2021 The country expects mining investments to increase 360% in the next four years compared to the 2013-2016 period as it has already granted 160 of the 420 explorations licences it…
March 9, 2017 Goldcorp partners with IBM to hunt for exploration targets at Red Lake Goldcorp (NYSE:GG,TSX:G) is teaming up with one of the world's largest computer companies to help if find more gold at its storied Red Lake mine in Ontario.
March 9, 2017 Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis steps down, set to lead BT He joins a growing list of chairmen who are leaving some of the world's' top mining companies, including BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
China’s Baowu takes control of Simandou iron ore operator The company raised its stake in the Winning Consortium to 51% from 49%. January 30, 2026 | 10:05 am
