December 2, 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: The race for Arctic domination Russia, Canada, Norway, Denmark and the United States are posturing for Arctic supremacy.
December 2, 2015 The changing of an era in Argentina Argentina last week voted in a new pro-business President, Mauricio Macri.
December 2, 2015 Treasury Secretary makes sad admission about coinage devaluation Recent weakness in precious metals prices is being confirmed by weakness in base metals prices.
December 2, 2015 Mining exports continue to support Australia’s growth Despite tougher market conditions, Australian miners have continued to drive record export volumes.
December 1, 2015 CHART OF THE DAY: Wages at the head office ranked One-third of companies plan no wage increases in 2016.
December 1, 2015 Barrick completes sale of 50% of Zaldívar copper mine to Antofagasta The proceeds of the sale will be used to reduce a debt pile of $13 billion with a target of wiping out $3 billion this year.
December 1, 2015 Imperial Metals has been granted a permit to discharge water from tailings dam – Mount Polley mine The volume of water behind the dam has been rising and concerns had been raised in recent weeks about what could happen as snow melts and its capacity is exceeded.
December 1, 2015 BHP Billiton to slash copper production costs, increase output The miner expects to lower production costs to $1.08 per pound during the 2017 financial year, from a projected $1.21 per pound in the year ending June 2016.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am