October 16, 2016 Goldcorp going electric with Chapleau gold mine Goldcorp wants to take a low profile in developing an all-electric mine at its Borden Lake deposit.
October 11, 2016 Fresh blow to world’s largest mining project World Bank pulls out of $20 billion Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, West Africa.
October 6, 2016 Goldcorp’s Peñasquito could restart within day Government mediation could end blockade by truckers and farmers at Vancouver gold miner's flagship Mexico operation, readied for immediate restart.
October 5, 2016 Chile’s Codelco delays $2.25 billion in investments on copper prices slump Phase two of its Radomiro Tomic sulphide project and a new level at El Teniente, are the most affected projects.
October 5, 2016 World’s No. 1 miner BHP Billiton put its money on oil and gas The company believes the market is set to move back into balance in 2017, with demand to exceed global supply.
October 5, 2016 Experienced miner Andrew Woodley to lead Newmont’s North America business Newmont Mining Corporation has appointed experienced miner Andrew Woodley to lead the Company’s North America business beginning on January 2, 2017.
October 4, 2016 De Beers latest diamonds sale the lowest this year Still, the world’s biggest diamond producer by value said the auction was better than it had expected.
October 4, 2016 Operations resume at Barrick’s Veladero mine The miner said it didn't expect the18-day suspension to have a significant impact on its 2016 operating guidance for Veladero.
October 4, 2016 Newmont begins production at its Suriname gold mine Merian gold mine was completed on time and more than $150 million — about 20% — below its initial capital budget.
October 3, 2016 Goldcorp begins controlled shutdown of Mexico mine, its largest operation Following a seven-day illegal blockade at its Peñasquito mine by a trucking contractor.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
