August 19, 2015

Canadian miner profit hit by Codelco’s striking contractors, snow storm

Cerro Grande said the events had adversely impacted operations at its Pimenton mine in Chile, and will have a negative impact on its fourth fiscal quarter, ending Sept. 30, 2015.

August 17, 2015

Barrick Gold reshuffles top management team

Co-President Kelvin Dushnisky will take over as president as the world’s largest gold producer restructures management to boost efficiencies.

August 14, 2015

BHP boosts female representation at board

Reshuffle includes promotion of Baroness Shriti Vadera from a non-executive position to the role of senior independent director.

August 13, 2015

Huge blasts at Chinese port disrupts iron ore, oil shipments

Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.

August 13, 2015

Glencore hit by $790 million writedown, cuts spending

The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.

August 12, 2015

Freeport cancels copper exports from Indonesia as permit expires

The company, which runs the massive Grasberg mine in Papua, has stopped exporting since last month.

August 12, 2015

Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again

But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.

August 11, 2015

China’s devaluation of Yuan hits miners, commodities

The decision of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to devalue the yuan by 1.9% sent most mining stocks and commodities down the slippery slope.

August 10, 2015

Here is how Rio Tinto intends to cut costs by $1 billion

The mining giant is watching every single expense, including those related to safety equipment.

August 9, 2015

Codelco says over $15 million in damages due to strike at Salvador mine

Codelco, the world's No.1 copper producer, confirmed it will start legal actions against protesters this week.