March 2, 2018 Barrick comments on potential impact of Papua New Guinea earthquake The power generation facility that supplies electricity to the Porgera Joint Venture mine experienced significant damage during the earthquake.
March 2, 2018 Chile to attract $65 billion in mining investments by 2038 — minister According to minister Aurora Williams, miners with operations in the country currently spend $20 billion on support services a year and figure is set to increase.
March 2, 2018 Australia takes Rio Tinto to court over Mozambique coal deal Australia’s corporate watchdog has launched court action against the company, former chief executive Tom Albanese and chief financial officer Guy Elliott.
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.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line. February 15, 2026 | 09:34 am
