September 25, 2014 Chile sees $105bn mining investment in next decade The massive figure includes a recently announced $23.5 billion for state-owned copper miner Codelco to revamp century-old mines that are running out of profitable ore.
September 25, 2014 Northern Dynasty scores temporary win in battle against EPA U.S. federal court won't make a final decision until at least January 2, 2015.
September 24, 2014 BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.
September 24, 2014 China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore.
September 23, 2014 Rio Tinto celebrates Chow Tai Fook milestone with diamond masterpiece and new jewellery collection Diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in Western Australia will be showcased across China in an unprecedented fashion from next month, headlined by a special white and champagne diamond encrusted…
September 23, 2014 BHP-Mitsubishi axing 700 coal mining jobs Companies said over-staffing in the current environment was threatening the viability of their Australian operations.
September 22, 2014 Thousands of workers begin strike at world’s biggest copper mine Close to 2,800 miners at Chile's Escondida mine, jointly owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, did not show up for work Monday morning, iddling a 1.2 million tonnes a…
September 21, 2014 Ex-Barrick Gold chief Jamie Sokalsky to join junior gold explorer Probe Mines Former Barrick Gold chief executive Jamie Sokalsky has been appointed a director and the next non-executive chairman of junior gold explorer Probe Mines Ltd.
September 18, 2014 Challenges abound for diamond industry, despite growing demand: De Beers In its first ever public report on the state of the diamond industry, diamond miner and retailer De Beers paints a picture of an industry that will likely struggle to…
September 18, 2014 What will Ivan buy next? Take 2 "All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management."
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am