April 2, 2014 Vale halts Mozambique coal shipments after rebel attack on train Former rebel group blamed for attack on crucial railway line that serves Vale and Rio Tinto's coal mines.
April 2, 2014 Goldcorp halts operations at Los Filos mine in Mexico Gold giant was unable to negotiate the renewal of an occupancy agreement with a group of landowners.
April 2, 2014 White knight rides to Osisko’s rescue, shares soar Yamana's takes 50% for $930 million and Canada pension plan provides $550 million funding to stave of Goldcorp's hostile bid.
April 2, 2014 BHP bullish on coal demand, but says prices to remain weak The mining giant believes demand for coal to keep growing over the next 20 years, driven mainly by China and India.
April 2, 2014 8.2 earthquake rattles Chile’s mining hub, ports World prices for copper jumped as the quake in the world's No.1 producer raised supply concerns.
April 1, 2014 BHP Billiton mulls spinning off non-core divisions into $18bn firm The separate company would be listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well as the Australian and South African markets.
March 31, 2014 Declining coal prices to hit producers even harder Australian coal miners to be the most affected.
March 28, 2014 World’s No.1 copper miner output fell to 5-year low in 2013 Due to declining ore grades and lower metal prices.
March 27, 2014 Potash power plays: Rio Tinto’s big blunder The vaulting ambition of Rio Tinto to become a global potash producing powerhouse has been thrown an unexpected curveball. And it's one that could prove hugely embarrassing for one of…
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