December 5, 2016

Big mining’s age of austerity far from over

But asset sales will slow says new report.

November 28, 2016

SEC said to be probing Rio Mozambique coal deal

World number two miner acquired Southern African coal assets for $3.7 billion in 2011 – sold it for $50 million three years later.

November 28, 2016

Anglo’s Los Bronces mine in Chile to remain shut until safe to resume work

Decision follows a fresh attack by hooded protesters who seized installations over the weekend.

November 25, 2016

BHP, Vale throw cash lifeline to their halted Samarco iron ore mine

Hefty new loans come as the Brazilian joint venture assesses whether it can reopen the iron ore mine where a dam disaster killed 19 people last year.

November 25, 2016

South32 looking for more coking coal mines

The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.

November 24, 2016

Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care

Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.

November 23, 2016

Rio Tinto sells Scottish aluminum assets for $410 million

With this deal, Rio has now agreed to more than $1.3bn in divestments this year.

November 22, 2016

Barrick on track to meet 2016 debt reduction target — Haywood

The sales of Kalgoorlie and Barrick's 63% interest in Acacia would provide well in excess of $2 billion.

November 21, 2016

About 500 iron ore jobs to go at Rio Tinto

The world's second largest miner said the job cuts at its Australian iron ore business are part of a restructuring of the division.

November 20, 2016

Rio to idle Hope Downs 4 over Christmas

Employees at Rio Tinto's (LON,NYSE,ASX:RIO) Hope Downs 4 mine in Australia will do better than a lump of coal over Christmas this year.