October 25, 2016 Caterpillar axes sales forecast, warns factors depressing orders could linger While quarterly earnings beat analysts expectations, revenue fell short of estimates and CAT also lowered its full-year guidance.
October 24, 2016 Nevada Mining Exploration battered by withdrawals, sage grouse, bonding hikes When Nevada became a state in 1864, an estimated 60 million acres were available for mineral entry in Nevada, of that total 16 million acres have been withdrawn.
October 24, 2016 Protest ends at MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine in Peru, exports to resume The process of restoring calm in local communities and the re-opening of essential infrastructure is now underway, said the miner Monday.
October 24, 2016 Caterpillar rally hindered by fresh drop in sales The world’s largest heavy machinery maker has logged a 18% drop in global sales of machinery for the three-month period ended in September.
October 23, 2016 Las Bambas protests could halt copper production Copper bulls might be tempted to place buy orders after a protest at a Peruvian mine turned ugly about 10 days ago.
October 21, 2016 Canada’s Ajax mine could cost $100 million in lawsuits: Mining Watch Taking as an example what’s happening at the Malartic mine in Quebec, the watchdog presented “conservative estimates” on possible actions against the gold and copper project in B.C.
October 21, 2016 Worker dies at La Escondida mine La Escondida is 57.5% owned by BHP Billiton and 30% owned by Rio Tinto.
October 21, 2016 Mexico’s mining sector to reach $17.8bn by 2020 on the back of silver, zinc prices The country's sector, dominated by precious metals and zinc, will be well-positioned for the expected price outperformance of these commodities, shows new report.
October 20, 2016 Rio Tinto to ship less iron ore despite increased demand from China Smaller rival Fortescue Metals went the opposite way — it increased iron ore exports by 5% in the Sep. quarter.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
