October 10, 2018 Top copper miner almost sold out on strong China demand Chinese copper demand has been so strong in the past few months that top producer Codelco has almost sold out of supplies for next year, well ahead of schedule.
October 10, 2018 The real cash cow in mining isn’t metals. It’s bad old coal For all the bullish talk about metals of the future, miners are making some of their biggest profits from heavy-industry stalwart coal.
October 10, 2018 Rio Tinto to restart sale of Icelandic aluminium plant Rio Tinto is close to restarting a sale process for some of its aluminium assets, including a plant in Iceland.
October 10, 2018 Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China rise 5% in Sept Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland terminal rose 5.3 percent in September.
October 9, 2018 Proxy adviser PIRC tells shareholders to oppose BHP Billiton’s remuneration report PIRC has recommended that BHP Billiton shareholders oppose the mining company's remuneration report at its AGM on Oct. 17
October 9, 2018 Freeport CEO open to all options, even sale, after Grasberg Richard Adkerson says any strategic move is now possible, including acquisitions, partnerships, or even a sale of the entire company.
October 8, 2018 ALROSA extracts rare fancy intense yellow diamond It is the largest yellow rough diamond mined at ALROSA's deposits this year.
October 5, 2018 Diamond market warming to lab-made gems The centuries-old diamond industry is getting shaken up by small producers and industry giants alike.
October 3, 2018 Rio Tinto reveals its largest Fancy Purplish Red diamond in New York Rio Tinto has revealed its 2018 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in New York to collectors, connoiseurs and those in search of the incomparable.
October 3, 2018 Coal reaching $100 a ton in Europe boosts greener alternatives Coal’s push to $100 a ton in Europe may benefit the greenest energy providers more than it does for miners.
AME: British Columbia lifts budget to support mineral claims permitting The province has committed an additional C$3 million to improve the province's mineral claims permitting and consultation framework. January 26, 2026 | 12:53 pm
