March 1, 2016 Glencore swings to loss on write-downs and collapsing coal, metal prices The Switzerland-based mining and energy giant lost $5 billion in 2015.
February 26, 2016 Zimbabwe diamond firms revolt, to sue Gov’t over mining ban Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.
February 25, 2016 Vale posts record loss, to sell core assets It posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $8.57 billion, its fifth drop in the past six quarters.
February 25, 2016 South32 looking for assets despite $1.75bn loss, massive layoffs Despite the loss and a 94% drop in earnings, analysts believe the company's modest debt of $116 million makes it well-positioned to act on opportunities.
February 24, 2016 Mining sector woes continue to limit economic growth in Canada’s territories in 2016 Nunavut and Yukon are expected to see positive but modest growth in 2016, but the economy of the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) will remain virtually flat this year, a report published…
February 24, 2016 ‘Several years’ of iron ore bear market behind Rio downgrade Moody's takes Rio Tinto's credit down a notch to below A-rating with a negative outlook.
February 24, 2016 Copper prices plummet on China worries, oil collapse The London Metal Exchange’s three-month copper contract fell as much as 1.4%, the most since Feb. 10, to $4,580 a metric ton.
February 24, 2016 Samarco executives accused of homicide by Brazilian police over dam burst The seven executives, including Samarco's boss at the time of the deadly disaster, are being accused of qualified homicide.
February 23, 2016 US uranium production hits lowest in 10 years Depressed prices are to blame, says the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
February 22, 2016 BHP cuts divvy first time in 27 years, shakes up executive Iron ore and petroleum division heads to leave world number one miner after $5.7 billion loss in six months.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
