October 19, 2017 BHP presents united front against activist Elliott Ken MacKenzie defended CEO after attacks from activist investor Elliott Advisors prompted speculation that the end of Andrew Mackenzie's tenure was imminent.
October 17, 2017 SEC charges Rio Tinto, former top executives with fraud Lawsuit against ex-CEO Tom Albanese, CFO Guy Elliott centers on $3.7 billion acquisition of Mozambique coal assets in 2011 later sold for just $50m.
October 17, 2017 BHP’s copper production up sharply, iron ore down Fire shrinks Mt Whaleback iron ore production, but output at world's largest copper mine Escondida in Chile jumps 23%.
October 17, 2017 Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Kennecott following fatal accident Rio Tinto production of refined copper at the Utah-based division has been halted since Oct. 8 after a worker was exposed to sulfur dioxide gases at the plant. The employee…
October 17, 2017 De Beers latest diamond sale the worst in almost two years The world’s largest diamond producer by value offered less precious stones, in line with its policy of trying to match sales to demand.
October 16, 2017 Copper price: Rio slashes production guidance Delayed ramp-up at Escondida, mine sequencing at Kennecott.
October 16, 2017 Iconic Australian jeweller showcases $100 million collection of coloured diamond jewellery The largest collection of exquisite fancy coloured diamonds and diamond jewellery ever publicly exhibited in the Southern Hemisphere is being showcased across Australia by iconic Australian jeweller Linneys.
October 12, 2017 Mitsui to build desalination plant for BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile The project will be the Japanese company’s first desalination plant and it is estimated to require an investment of around $623 million (70 billion Yen).
October 12, 2017 Rio Tinto’s $2 billion coal assets attract investor consortium: sources Sale is part of Rio’s planned exit from Australian coal to focus on iron ore, copper and aluminum.
October 11, 2017 Goldcorp chairman says mining companies are making two big mistakes The Goldcorp Inc. chairman sat down with SmallCapPower and spoke about the state of the global mining industry.
India classifies coking coal as critical mineral to boost output The measure should spur mining by removing regulatory barriers including mandatory public consultations, the government said. January 29, 2026 | 07:35 am
