November 27, 2015 Rio Tinto to go ahead with $1.9 billion bauxite project in Australia The Amrun mine is expected to open in 2019 and initially produce 22.8 million metric tons of bauxite a yera.
November 26, 2015 Fatality at Musselwhite mine, operations suspended Underground scoop operator has died.
November 26, 2015 BHP questions UN probe that said Samarco spill ‘toxic’ The UN’s human rights agency also said the companies did not take enough measures to prevent the disaster.
November 26, 2015 Copper prices may weigh on Rio Tinto’s looming decision on Oyu Tolgoi expansion The company said it would announce a final decision on the matter early next year.
November 25, 2015 Vale to slash iron ore output target, but opening world’s largest mine in 2016 The miner is likely to cut its iron ore output target for the year from 376 million tonnes to 355 mt, says independent investment bank BTG Pactual.
November 25, 2015 Goldcorp, Teck combine projects, create new $3.5 billion mine in Chile The 50/50 joint venture, momentarily named Project Corridor, is expected to help slash development costs as metal prices have dropped to multiyear lows.
November 24, 2015 BHP hits fresh 7-year low as mud from Brazil disaster reaches Atlantic Ocean The news came as the price of iron ore continues its month-long retreat, diving to a fresh 10-year low Tuesday to $43.69, according to The Metal Bulletin index.
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.
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 03:33 pm
