April 13, 2017 Copper production jumped by a million tonnes last year But market was in small deficit according to study.
April 12, 2017 Iron ore, copper price plunge brings carnage to mining stocks Worries about Chinese economy and rising tension surrounding North Korea brings fear trade to mining and industrial metals.
April 12, 2017 Alaska approves key permit for Pebble copper-gold mine, with conditions Permit allows Northern Dynasty to work in the area for the next 12 months, but it includes requirements for state inspections, as well as an unprecedented $2 million guarantee as…
April 12, 2017 BHP brands Elliott’s overhaul proposals as flawed, costly Activist investor Elliott's proposals to break up BHP are riddled with “major flaws” and could end up costing far more to implement than they would save, the company said.
April 11, 2017 Emu NL confirms gold and silver potential at its Vidalita project in Chile Australian explorer, Emu NL, provides the following update on its drilling program on the Company’s Vidalita project in northern Chile.
April 11, 2017 South32 and GE enter digital transformation strategic partnership South32 and GE today announced the signing of a three-year strategic partnership to assist in the development of South32’s technology roadmap and activation of the Company’s digital transformation.
April 11, 2017 Lead price boost as deficits set to widen New report says despite a slowdown in China, falling mine production will push lead prices higher over the next five years.
April 11, 2017 Water scarcity, pollution to take shine off Latin American mining sector In addition to raising costs for miners and delaying certain projects, the focus on the amount of water used by the extraction industry in the region will boost social pressure…
April 11, 2017 BHP Billiton to escalate defence from Elliott with Goldman’s help Analysts expect BHP to argue that a demerged petroleum business would need to fund offshore growth projects by raising debt. It may also contend that a stand-alone division won’t have…
April 10, 2017 BHP rejects activist fund Elliott urge to spin off US oil assets Company says the associated risks of spinning off about $22 billion of its US oil assets and listing them in New York would significantly outweigh any potential benefits.
US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals Washington's focus is on Zambia, Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo. February 09, 2026 | 08:01 am
