August 31, 2016 Ownership of Panguna copper-gold mine triggers fresh dispute Conflict comes as Rio Tinto donated its majority stake in the operation to both Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville last month.
August 30, 2016 Mongolia wants Rio to speed up Oyu Tolgoi expansion Once the underground expansion is completed Ouy Tolgoi would become one of the three largest copper mines in the world.
August 30, 2016 Barrick announces appointment of Mark Hill as Chief Investment Officer Mr. Hill brings added technical experience to the investment review process at Barrick, complementing the economic and financial expertise of Chief Financial Officer Catherine Raw.
August 29, 2016 Why Samarco tailings dam failed Panel appointed by Vale and BHP release their findings.
August 29, 2016 BHP whistleblower paid $3.7 million The first time the SEC has paid an Australian whistleblower in a corruption case.
August 26, 2016 Samarco restart still a year away World's largest iron ore pellet operation has been shut since November.
August 25, 2016 South32 posts $1.6bn loss but pays maiden dividend The miner continues to look for new assets, including Anglo American’s 40% stake in their manganese joint venture — Samancor.
August 24, 2016 More Peñasquito problems for Goldcorp Report claims contamination of groundwater at Vancouver gold miner's flagship mine in Mexico may be more serious than previously thought.
August 23, 2016 Iron ore’s rally has its days numbered — Citi Citi analysts believe the steel-making ingredient will average $51 a tonne in the final quarter of 2016 and fall to $45 next year.
August 22, 2016 Rio Tinto walks away from India Bunder diamond project The project, discovered in 2004, was expected to generate about 30,000 jobs and produce up to 3 million carats a year.
Paulson lifts stake in International Tower Hill with Alaska gold project The Vancouver-based company raised $118 million including $74.8 million in its offering of common shares at $2.22 in the US. January 31, 2026 | 06:45 am
