November 29, 2019 RANKED: Top 10 copper mining projects in the world Russia can lay claim to the globe's largest undeveloped copper project and two island nations also make the top ten ranking.
November 29, 2019 Codelco to cut spending by $8bn through 2028 as profit halves The world's largest copper miner saw pre-tax earnings to September fall by 57% due to heavy rains, strikes and lower metal prices.
November 28, 2019 Rio spending $4 billion on iron ore pipeline amid China demand Rio forecasts its iron ore shipments to rise as much as 5% in 2020.
November 28, 2019 GT Gold’s stock jumps after boost from Newmont Newmont will own 14.9% of GT Gold’s outstanding shares, an increase from the 9.9% it previously held.
November 28, 2019 Chile protests threaten to dethrone world’s top copper producer Codelco planned to spend $20 billion to modernize its aging mines, but protests have undermined the state-owned miner's push.
November 28, 2019 Oz Minerals to kick off construction at $35 million mine in Brazil after series of Vale deals Pedra Branca underground mine is expected to have an annual production of about 18,000 tonnes of copper and 11,000 ounces of gold over an eight-year mine life.
November 27, 2019 Rio and Centre of Excellence to grow indigenous participation in minerals development in North America Rio Tinto is the first resources company to join the partnership with a contribution of A$1 million over 5 years.
November 27, 2019 Anglo CEO urges South Africa to upgrade rail, ports to boost mining The government must tackle unresolved issues in the mining charter and “bring stability” to Eskom.
November 27, 2019 First Quantum may team up with Rio Tinto to develop Peru copper mine First Quantum owns the Haquira deposit in southern Peru and Rio owns the La Granja porphyry copper project in the South American country.
November 27, 2019 Vale to shutter Mozambique coal operations for 3 months The move could have severe implications for the country’s balance of payments and currency, as coal is by far its biggest source of export earnings.
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