May 8, 2016 Rio Tinto says new Mongolia output to supply into copper deficit Rio Tinto Group’s $5.3 billion underground expansion of Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia will increase its output in about four years time when the copper market is in deficit, according…
May 8, 2016 OZMin says first copper from Carrapateena in 2019 OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) is betting big on copper with plans to begin mining ore at its Carrapateena underground mine by 2019.
May 6, 2016 Auditor General finds huge flaws in BC mining – First Nations offer solutions BC’s First Nation’s Women Advocating Responsible Mining (FNWARM) today called on BC Mines Minister Bill Bennett to work with First Nations to address the damning failings of the province’s mine…
May 6, 2016 Rio Tinto goes ahead with $5.3 billion expansion of Oyu Tolgoi Construction of the massive mine's underground portion will begin within months, with first production expected by 2020.
May 5, 2016 Copper price breakout point coming soon New study shows existing mines, committed projects will fill demand gap only until the end of the decade – then follows "marked downtrend in production"
May 5, 2016 Sibanye Gold wants more platinum assets, but also eying base metals, coal, uranium Despite the collapse in platinum prices last year, chief executive Neal Froneman is confident that the sector has turned a corner.
May 4, 2016 Copper proves a rocky road for Zambia The town of Luanshya, situated on Zambia’s copperbelt, serves as a bellwether for the country’s economy.
May 3, 2016 Diamonds add sparkle to Anglo’s improving outlook Moody's praises higher than expected valuation for the sale of the niobium, phosphate businesses and improving prospects for the global diamond market.
May 3, 2016 China scare drops mining stocks Factory conditions in China unexpectedly worsen for the 14th straight month raising fears that the rally on commodity markets in 2016 was losing steam.
May 3, 2016 INFOGRAPHIC: The riskiest places to live Risk, from a mathematical perspective, is the probability of an event multiplied by its potential impact.
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
