December 2, 2013 Vale very much still in the running for Simandou Brazilian giant could end up with half of one of the world's greatest mining prizes.
December 2, 2013 Diamond prices to jump next year— Alrosa A steady diamond demand in Europe, paired with an ever growing appetite for these precious stones in China and India, are to blame, says Alrosa.
December 2, 2013 Barrick next chairman might get a helping hand from China John Thornton has strong connections to Asia, particularly China.
November 29, 2013 Chile’s Codelco’s Jan-Sept profit down 61%, output also low Copper production declined 0.3% in the period due to lower ore grades, harder rock and more complicated production processes.
November 29, 2013 Rio Tinto closing alumina refinery in Australia, 1,100 jobs to be lost The Gove refinery has been struggling for a while, due mainly to low prices.
November 28, 2013 Aluminum prices follow gold’s steps, down to four-year low Market struggling with oversupply.
November 28, 2013 Rio Tinto goes ahead with $400m iron ore expansion To boost output at its Australian iron ore mines in the Pilbara region.
November 27, 2013 Rio Tinto sells Brazilian iron ore project to Latin Resources Move comes on the heels of Rio’s decision to ditch two coal exploration licences in Queensland, Australia.
November 27, 2013 BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine opening cancelled due to airport closure Company not sure whether to reschedule an official opening event at this point.
November 26, 2013 Botswana comes clean on fracking licences after documentary It's allegedly happening in environmentally sensitive areas, such as the world’s largest elephant herds habitat.
South32 HY profit beats estimates, trims production view for Brazil operations Its underlying earnings attributable was $435 million for the half-year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 02:29 pm