March 10, 2017 Ecuador anticipates $4 billion in mining investments by 2021 The country expects mining investments to increase 360% in the next four years compared to the 2013-2016 period as it has already granted 160 of the 420 explorations licences it…
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March 9, 2017 Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis steps down, set to lead BT He joins a growing list of chairmen who are leaving some of the world's' top mining companies, including BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
March 8, 2017 Why commodities could be on the verge of a massive surge After finishing 2016 up 25 percent, commodities are getting another boost from bullish investors.
March 8, 2017 PDAC 2017 Convention exceeds expectations Over 24,000 people attended this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Convention — a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry.
March 8, 2017 Nickel price is plummeting Down nearly $800 since Monday as Indonesia ore exports return to market, Philippines rethink mine closures.
March 7, 2017 Copper price falls to 8-week low Strike at Freeport's giant Peru mine takes offline world's three biggest mines, but worries about demand drops copper after huge jump in warehouse stocks.
March 6, 2017 Value of mining M&A plunges to lowest level since 2004 While the number of deals made last year increased by a third, it's the low value of the M&A that stands out in EY's latest report.
March 6, 2017 Pro-development Minnesotans sue Governor over cancelled mine leases A group of Minnesota residents is suing the state and the Governor over a December decision to revoke mineral leases.
March 6, 2017 Copper will trend lower this year: Jiangxi boss The head of China's second-largest copper refiner is sounding a bearish note on the red metal, even as the country is targetting higher economic growth.
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
