November 16, 2016 Rio learnt about Simandou dubious payment over a year ago — report Company is said to have found out about the emails referring to a questionable $10.5m payment to a consultant over the Guinea project more than a year ago, not 'just'…
November 15, 2016 Less than shiny: De Beers recent sale the lowest this year The world’s top diamond producer by value said results were in line with expected seasonal demand patterns.
November 15, 2016 Iron ore price plummets 9% Beijing clampdown on speculation as Rio Tinto announces closure of Pilbara mine over Christmas.
November 15, 2016 Barrick and NOVAGOLD announce the appointment of Andy Cole as General Manager of the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) and NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (NOVAGOLD), the owners of Donlin Gold LLC, are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Cole as General Manager of the Donlin…
November 14, 2016 Rio Tinto staff shaken to the core by bribery probe — CEO Speculation is running and some of what is being said strikes at the heart of the culture and values of the company, chief executive officer Jean-Sébastien Jacques said in an…
November 14, 2016 Chilean mining costs highest in the world, despite saving measures Production costs in Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, were 5.4% higher last year when compared to its global peers’ average.
November 9, 2016 Gold stocks are soaring and we don’t need to tell you why While gold is giving back some of its largest gains following Trump's win in the US Presidential election, miners of the precious metals continue to climb.
November 9, 2016 Rio Tinto energy and minerals chief suspended over Simandou bribery claims Alan Davies suspended after miner found payments made to consultant in 2011, when he was in charge of the iron ore project.
November 8, 2016 Major Aussie miners BHP, Hancock to mine in Ecuador — report Ecuador began last month granting licences for new exploration areas, with over 300 of them to be awarded by the year-end.
November 4, 2016 South32 scoops up Peabody’s Metropolitan coal mine in $200m deal The deal includes a 17% interest in the Port Kembla Coal Terminal, south of Sydney.
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
