November 9, 2012 South African report highlights Chinese labor abuses in the Sub-Sahara A new report by Johannesburg-based South Africa Resource Watch (SARW) claims that China is exploiting cheap labor in the sub-Saharan nation and subjecting employees in the mining industry to harsh…
November 8, 2012 Norilsk Nickel’s board approves share cancellation The board of directors of Norilsk Nickel has approved the cancellation of 9.96% of its shares held by the subsidiary NN Investment, top officials of Interros and UC RUSAL told…
November 8, 2012 Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed Australian miners in the western part of the country are allegedly turning to a new version of the synthetic drug known as Venom, which is made with chemicals imported from…
November 8, 2012 S. African strikes drop annual mining production 8.3% In what it shouldn’t come as a surprise for anybody who has been following the news in the last three month, South Africa reported Thursday its mining output dropped 8.3%…
November 7, 2012 Codelco awards OHL $91.2 million contract Spanish construction company OHL has been awarded a USD 91.2 million contract from Codelco to develop a system to crush, transport, acid cure and stack copper oxides.
November 7, 2012 Vale receives authorization for Salobo copper project Vale announced that it had received an operating license from IBAMA, the Brazilian environmental and renewable resources council, for its Salobo copper mine in Pará.
November 7, 2012 Baja Mining granted further standstill extension by lenders Vancouver-based Baja Mining Corp. (TSX: BAJ) announced this morning that it has landed two extensions of a standstill agreement with lenders to its Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo S.A. de…
November 7, 2012 Output up 72.4% at Chile’s Escondida copper mine Production at Chile's Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, was up 72.4% in the third quarter compared with the same period of 2011, said Wednesday the country’s copper commission, Cochilco.
November 7, 2012 Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies The Democratic Republic of Congo's intentions to increase the government stake in mining projects by 35% will be first discussed with mining companies and also consulted with the World Bank…
November 7, 2012 China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year The total value of overseas mergers and acquisitions pursued by Middle Kingdom's mining and metals players has surged this year according to sector experts from Ernst & Young Global.
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
