November 24, 2015

Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.

November 23, 2015

Troubles in Dominican mine force Barrick to cut 2015 output forecast

Due to a mechanical issue detected at its jointly owned Dominican Republic-based mine.

November 20, 2015

Judge throws out multi-billion dollar Rio lawsuit against Vale

Rio Tinto said Vale conspired to "steal" the Australian giant's massive Simandou concession in Guinea.

November 19, 2015

Indonesia probing allegations of extortion to Freeport-McMoRan by senior officials

The investigation aims to determine whether senior officials tried extorting Freeport’s Indonesian unit in return for letting the company continue to operate in the country.

November 17, 2015

Brazil mine accident puts tailings ponds safety back in the hot spot

Until early November, the failure at the Canadian Mount Polley copper mine had been the worst such breach in recent years.

November 17, 2015

Rio Tinto to close Queensland coal mine if extension gets rejected

The company said that extending Kestrel, its only underground coal operation, would add 20 years to the mine’s life.

November 16, 2015

Vale: ‘Several years’ to recover from Brazil mine disaster

Mine waste has oozed 440 kilometres downstream and now covers two states.

November 15, 2015

Iron ore crisis could be followed by a nickel crisis for BHP Billiton and Vale

The last thing two of the world’s biggest mining companies, BHP Billiton and Vale , need today is speculation that after the disaster at their jointly owned Samarco iron ore…

November 13, 2015

These two record-breaking diamonds were bought for $77 million, by the same person

Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau bought the world's most expensive diamonds for his 7-year-old daughter, in less than 24 hours.

November 13, 2015

BHP Billiton hits decade low on Brazil tragedy update

The miner has also been extremely hard-hit in recent months by a double whammy of falling prices and China fears.