July 26, 2017 Indonesia closer to mining deal with Freeport, but hurdles remain Some issues still need to be resolved before the U.S. miner gets a new operating permit for its huge copper mine.
July 26, 2017 Here’s how to avoid being caught in mining scams These courses can help you identify and evaluate the risks involved in mining investments before it’s too late.
July 26, 2017 Batteries and renewables to start displacing gas in South Australia by 2025 Battery costs to fall 50% - beginning to compete with gas.
July 25, 2017 Copper price surges to 2-year high Chinese data, tight supply light fire under copper price launching copper mining stocks higher – Freeport up 15%.
July 25, 2017 Caterpillar earnings beat estimates, shares hit five-year high It now expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at $5, significantly higher than the $3.75 it had forecast just three months ago and almost doubled the $2.90 it…
July 24, 2017 Antofagasta, Barrick avoid Chile mine strike Zaldívar produced 102,000 tonnes of copper in 2016.
July 24, 2017 Acacia Mining now hit with $190 billion tax bill in Tanzania Shares collapsed on the news to close almost 21% lower in London. Barrick, which has a 64% stake in Acacia, also fell in both Toronto and New York.
July 23, 2017 Forest fires force temporary closure of two BC mines A hot and dry summer in British Columbia has set forests aflame, and last week the effects of Mother Nature were felt by two prominent BC mines.
July 23, 2017 Glencore bets on copper with $21M investment in Brazilian producer Glencore (LON:GLEN) has placed a multi-million-dollar bet on copper by investing just over US$21 million (GBP 16.16 million) into Brazilian copper producer Paranapanema (PMA).
July 21, 2017 Philippines plans new law to ensure responsible mining Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday the country's mining industry pays too little in tax and not enough in compensation for any environmental damage.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
