May 10, 2016 Canadian gold companies shining bright in 2016 Gold prices start the week off down, but are expected to pick up soon again.
May 9, 2016 Major correction underway for mining stocks Monday mayhem as metals rally evaporates and mining's top names are dumped – Anglo's losses since a week ago now 28%, Freeport has plunged 25%.
May 9, 2016 Production at giant Arctic diamond mine just weeks away Gahcho Kué, the world's largest new diamond mine under development, is now 94% complete with first production planned for the second half of this year.
May 8, 2016 Rio Tinto says new Mongolia output to supply into copper deficit Rio Tinto Group’s $5.3 billion underground expansion of Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia will increase its output in about four years time when the copper market is in deficit, according…
May 6, 2016 Rio Tinto goes ahead with $5.3 billion expansion of Oyu Tolgoi Construction of the massive mine's underground portion will begin within months, with first production expected by 2020.
May 4, 2016 BHP, Vale disaster turned into mining’s Deepwater Horizon Shares in mining giants tumble after civil suit in Brazil claims $43 billion in damages based on clean-up costs associated with BP's oil spill in the Gulf.
May 3, 2016 BHP, Vale hit with $44 billion lawsuit over deadly spill Civil suit demands over $2 billion upfront and also targets Brazil's federal, state governments over deadly dam burst at jointly-owned Samarco iron ore mine.
May 3, 2016 Iron ore price plummets as Chinese stockpiles rise The drop comes as stockpiles in China, the world’s biggest buyer, climbed 1.2% to 98.5 million tons last week.
May 3, 2016 This is the biggest violet diamond Rio Tinto has ever found The rare 2.83-carat violet diamond, named The Argyle Violet, is the largest of its kind ever found at the miner's remote operation in Western Australia.
April 29, 2016 Top uranium producer Cameco posts surprise loss Weak prices and demand have forced the Canadian company to lower its output forecast for the year.
Indonesian coal association says quota cuts risk mine shutdowns Indonesia flagged plans to slash coal output to about 600 million tons a year in a bid to boost prices for the commodity. February 01, 2026 | 09:05 am
