November 5, 2018 Barrick, Newmont said to be in talks to merge Nevada operations Experts believe the US firm could achieve $300 million in operating and cost savings from combining its mines in Nevada with those of the Canadian rival.
November 1, 2018 BHP to return $10.4 billion in buyback, special dividend bonanza BHP had promised to return all of the net proceeds from the $10.8 billion sale of its U.S. shale business to shareholders when the deal was announced in July.
November 1, 2018 Ecuador aims to more than double mining value to GDP by 2021 Ecuador is being hailed as the biggest potential new source of supply of the metal used in renewable energy.
November 1, 2018 Mining veteran wants to build a $1B battery metals giant TechMet Ltd., which controls just a handful of assets from Canada to Rwanda wants to help challenge China’s domination of the nascent industry.
October 31, 2018 Like Silicon Valley? Miners face uphill slog in drive to go digital The mining industry needs to change the barbecue conversation - Jean-Sebastien Jacques Rio Tinto CEO
October 31, 2018 Glencore is going to get crazy rich on coal next year Glencore expected to achieve annual cash savings of more than $300 million in its coal business by the end of 2018, but now it expects savings of more than $450…
October 30, 2018 Meet Escondida’s giant robotic arm – an example of open innovation Introducing BHP's Trommel maintenance robot.
October 30, 2018 China machine ‘working very well’ amid stimulus, Rio says China is on track for an annual record and is supporting consumption of raw materials.
October 29, 2018 Rio Tinto sees new-style partnerships as the future If a community or government wants a bigger share of the pie, they may need to be willing to take on more of the risk.
October 29, 2018 Rio says Chinalco pact for $1B Simandou stake has lapsed Rio and Chinalco have decided to explore other options to realize value from the project.
i-80 Gold secures $500M package to fund Nevada growth plan The $500 million will fund the first two phases of its plan, which are expected to bring its annual production up to approximately 300,000–400,000 oz. February 12, 2026 | 08:53 am