October 17, 2016 Caterpillar CEO Oberhelman to step down in March Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed Oberhelman as chief executive.
October 17, 2016 Harmony Gold bullish on cash flows as it reports increased output in Q3 After losing money for three years to 2015, Harmony is now focused on finding mines able to offset falling production at its South African operations.
October 16, 2016 Evolution Mining acquires copper-gold project from Newcrest Small but growing Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has taken a bite out of its much larger, dual-listed rival, Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM, TSX:NM)
October 14, 2016 Konkola Copper Mines shuts smelter Senior management is allegedly not happy about recently announced expenses.
October 14, 2016 Philippines to extend ban on new mines, review current permits The move is part of the government's increasing efforts to clamp down on damage caused by the mining industry in the nation, the world's top nickel ore supplier.
October 14, 2016 Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine faces potential $24 million fine, closure Chile's environmental regulator has drawn up nine charges against the copper mine for mismanaging water resources and nearby flora.
October 14, 2016 NGOs want Venezuela to halt mining concessions, claim violations of Indigenous rights Advocacy groups are taking issue at the Mining Arch of the Orinoco River National Development Strategic Zone.
October 13, 2016 Anglo Asian shares dive after reporting gold output drop in Azerbaijan The company produced 49,874 ounces of gold in the nine months to September, or 7.8% less than in the same quarter last year. It also cut its 2016 production target.
October 13, 2016 Positive signs put Canadian junior miners in a good position for recovery – PwC report Investors have seen a rise in the market capitalization of top junior mining companies on the TSX Venture Exchange by more than 100% compared to last year.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
