March 17, 2017 Workers at Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine to go on indefinite strike Around 1,300 unionized miners plan to start an indefinite stoppage at Peru's largest copper mine beginning March 24.
March 17, 2017 Caterpillar hires former US Attorney General for help with probe William P. Barr will help Caterpillar face a federal investigation related to profits earned by CSARL, its Swiss parts subsidiary.
March 17, 2017 Eastern Canada now the preferred mineral exploration investment destination While wew mines continue to open in British Columbia, the perceptionis that the province is no longer a welcome place for mineral exploration.
March 16, 2017 BC copper-gold mine to reopen after six years AuRico Metals received an environmental certificate this week for its $684 million Kemess underground project, shuttered in 2011.
March 16, 2017 Barrick mulls selling part of Peru mine, bringing partner — report Rumours come a year after the gold miner vowed to spend $640 million to extend the life of Lagunas Norte, worth about $1.4 billion according to industry experts.
March 16, 2017 America’s infrastructure shortfall could be an investor’s best friend Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) releases its report card on the condition of America’s infrastructure, and for the second time since 2013, our nation’s roads,…
March 16, 2017 Indian billionaire Agarwal goes after 12% of Anglo American Deal would make of Volcan Investments Ltd., Agarwal's family trust, the second-largest investor in Anglo American.
March 15, 2017 Chile’s Supreme Court casts shadow over Barrick’s plans to restart Pascua-Lama The country's mining regulator will have to issue a new temporary closure plan for the project, including comments from other government offices.
March 15, 2017 Escondida mine to resume operations as BHP losses soar past $700 million The company is currently analyzing options to resume work as soon as possible, which includes hiring temporary workers to replace those that have downed tools.
March 14, 2017 Newmont launches new interactive site featuring gold mining processes and phases Newmont Mining Corporation has launched an interactive microsite, featuring the activities and processes that make up each stage in the life of a modern-day gold mine.
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
