June 5, 2013 Mongolia shakes its ‘Asia’s mineral state’ reputation, pushes renewables Government will also introduce new environmental laws.
June 5, 2013 Glencore gives contractor the boot on New South Wales project Contractor Macmahon is seeking clarification for the decision.
June 5, 2013 Road blockade forces Rio Alto to suspend production at its Peruvian mine Local activists are protesting the Peruvian judicial system, the local district attorney and the state police force.
June 4, 2013 Grasberg outage lifts copper to 2-week high Between 100–150kt of copper will be off the market.
June 4, 2013 Falling commodity prices hit Aussie miners the hardest: profits fall 49% The world's 40 largest miners announced a massive $45 billion in writedowns last year.
June 4, 2013 Ghana to end copper exports Government wants to crackdown on cable and fibre theft affecting telecom operators.
June 4, 2013 Chinese miners eye Glencore Xstrata copper mine in Peru The two firms weighing rival bids are said to be Chinalco Mining Corp International, a subsidiary of China's state-run aluminum group, and Hong Kong-listed MMG Ltd.
June 3, 2013 Three of Carlos Slim’s mines shut down by labour conflict Two gold and silver mines, and one copper mine owned by the world's second richest man have shuttered their doors.
June 3, 2013 Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.
June 3, 2013 Flying out of mining fly-in, fly-out camps Life lived around the routine of jetting to and from the job.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
