December 6, 2017 Newmont raises output target for 2018, lowers expected costs The world’s No.2 gold miner is also planning to boost dividend by at least 50% next year, based on balance sheet improvements and the performance of its gold mines.
December 6, 2017 Tanzania-Zambia railway halts copper transportation after strike The line is an important route for copper exports from Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa’s top copper producer.
December 5, 2017 Glencore, Canadian teachers launch mining royalty firm BaseCore Metals will be independently operated and have its own board of directors.
December 5, 2017 Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine After pumping billions into the Indonesian mine for almost 25 years, Rio might be able to see a decent return as the country’s government plans to acquire the miner’s 40%…
December 5, 2017 Electric charge: Glencore bets big on car battery metals Glencore has increased production of the metals used to make electric car batteries faster than its major mining rivals, according to an industry-wide analysis that shows the scale of a…
December 4, 2017 5 early-stage lithium plays to capitalize on exploding EV growth For the past two years the silvery-white metal has been a darling of the junior mining investment space, and for good reason.
December 4, 2017 Rio Tinto appoints one of its own as the company’s new chairman After a nine-month search, the miner has picked the current leader of the remuneration committee, Simon Thompson, to assume the post in March 2018.
December 1, 2017 EPA passes on rule covering U.S. hardrock miners’ cleanup costs The agency won't act on a proposal to require hardrock mining companies to show they can afford to clean up their sites.
December 1, 2017 World’s top copper miner wants CEO to stay to contain costs “A lot of people including myself are promoting the idea that Nelson continues on as CEO for a couple of years if possible,” said chairman Oscar Landerretche.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
