April 18, 2018

BHP cuts 2018 iron ore forecast, cites rail car upload problems

The miner cut its fiscal 2018 production guidance to between 272-274 million tonnes of iron ore from 275-280 million tonnes.

April 18, 2018

Peru will not ‘impose’ mining projects on communities -prime minister

The government of new Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said it would not "impose" mining projects on nearby communities that object to them.

April 18, 2018

Prosecutors, Samarco to ask more time for disaster’s compensation plan

They are seeking to obtain 30 more days to finish details of the plan.

April 17, 2018

BHP beats Tesla, BMW among top holdings in new electric vehicle ETF

New investors are being pulled into the mining industry as demand and prices for battery materials like lithium and cobalt spike.

April 17, 2018

Rio Tinto first-quarter shipments rise 4.7 pct

The Anglo-Australian miner maintained its guidance for this year of 330 million to 340 million tonnes.

April 17, 2018

Russia sanctions throw global aluminum supply chain into chaos

Alumina prices have already rocketed, jumping by more than a quarter in the last week and heading for a record high.

April 16, 2018

Chilean parliament urges Codelco to meet with El Teniente workers

The Mining Committee of the Lower Chamber met with Codelco executives, employees, and other stakeholders.

April 13, 2018

Global bauxite production to grow: BMI

A new report issued by BMI research states that global bauxite production growth will accelerate over the coming years.

April 13, 2018

Rio to call force majeure on some Rusal-linked contracts

Almost all of Rio's aluminium production comes from a joint venture with Rusal in Australia.

April 12, 2018

Agarwal offers Anglo help in tapping India’s 1.3 billion people

The mining tycoon wasn’t explicit about whether he wanted to assist Anglo with increasing sales to India or to start operating mines there.