August 3, 2017 Chile’s Caserones copper mine close to reach full capacity after weather forced 3-week shutdown The mine, which began producing in May 2014, has suffered a series of technical problems in its ramp-up phase.
August 2, 2017 Antofagasta opening exploration office in Peru by year-end Miner said country offers more favourable conditions to start new projects than Chile, where Antofagasta has majority stakes in four copper mines and has just opened a new one —…
August 2, 2017 Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.
August 1, 2017 Philippines says open pit mining ban to stay put Environment and Natural Resources minister Roy Cimatu also said there was no rush to make decision on suspended, closed mines.
August 1, 2017 Caterpillar in search of new CFO as Halverson to retire next year Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker.
July 31, 2017 Barrick Gold, Tanzania begin talks to resolve Acacia Mining dispute The world’s largest gold miner hopes to reach an agreement over claims against its subsidiary and the country’s current ban on mineral concentrate exports.
July 30, 2017 Mining jobs in Canada to go begging: MiHR report A torrent of retirements over the next 10 years is poised to wreak havoc on the mining labour market in Canada.
July 27, 2017 Teck’s steelmaking business jumps from $52M to $785M in 2Q What a difference a year makes.
July 27, 2017 Lucky Minerals allowed to explore for gold near Yellowstone National Park The Vancouver-based company plans to explore an area located within the privately-owned St. Julian mine claim block
July 26, 2017 Codelco and Anglo American recognize Metso’scontribution to safety Metso has been able to improve the safety of operations at both sites by developing and implementing innovative safety enhancements.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
