March 1, 2018 Anglo American concludes sale of three coal mines in South Africa The deal includes the New Vaal, New Denmark and Kriel mines, as well as various mine life extension projects.
February 28, 2018 The world’s top 10 largest gold mining companies – 2017 Rough year shuffles ranks of global gold mining giants as Freeport makes a comeback – 2018 forecasts point to another tumultuous year.
February 28, 2018 Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi mine to lift force majeure Majority owner Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd said that it expected to make up any sales-related effect over the next few quarters.
February 26, 2018 Norsk Hydro to buy Rio Tinto aluminum assets for $345 million The proposed acquisition also includes an offer for Rio’s 53% stake in the Aluchemie anode plant in the Netherlands and its 50% share in the Alufluor aluminum fluoride plant in…
February 26, 2018 Lucara Diamond names new CEO, invests in digital sales platform Together with naming new top execs. the Canadian miner is acquiring Clara Diamond Solutions, which uses blockchain technology to trace diamonds as they move through the supply chain.
February 23, 2018 Rio to build power plant at Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia Move would add further costs to an ongoing $5.3 billion underground expansion of the massive mine.
February 22, 2018 Rio Tinto says changing structure, moving some staff Rio Tinto, the second biggest miner by market capitalisation, has listings in London and Australia, a headquarters in London and an Australian office.
February 22, 2018 Barrick to hike gold output as Newmont gets too close to being world’s top producer Miner is advancing a pipeline of projects expected to contribute more than 1 million ounces of annual production starting in 2021.
February 22, 2018 De Beers diamond output to peak this year thanks to Gahcho Kue The unit of Anglo American intends to mine as much as 36 million carats this year, up from 33.5 million in 2017.
February 22, 2018 Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.
Vale’s iron ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Vale's iron ore production for 2025 reached 336.1 million tons, up 2.6% from the previous year. January 27, 2026 | 02:18 pm
