July 31, 2018

BHP, Rio deals show lack of options beyond shareholder returns: Russell

BHP Billiton last week agreed to sell its U.S. shale oil and gas assets for $10.5 billion, while Rio Tinto appears on track to exit its troubled investment in the…

July 30, 2018

Caterpillar says tariffs will wipe out up to $200M

Demand for mining as well as oil and gas equipment is so strong that the company said it was taking orders for delivery well into 2019.

July 29, 2018

Environmentalists worried about prospecting in New Zealand’s South Island

The government lifted a moratorium for prospecting permits on 7,828 square kilometres on the northern part of the South Island.

July 27, 2018

Will BHP’s CEO follow Top Miner’s shale unit out of the door?

BHP Billiton Ltd.’s $10.8 billion of deals to exit its troubled U.S. shale unit will allow Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie to shower investors with returns. It may also be…

July 27, 2018

Chinese investors plan $10 bn metallurgical complex in South Africa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on investment drive.

July 24, 2018

Kumba brings in targeted dividend policy, flags SA rail issues

The iron-ore mining company is introducing a targeted dividend ratio policy of 50 to 75% of headline earnings.

July 24, 2018

Canada scaring mining investors with long, unclear permit processes

Study released Tuesday by the Fraser Institute, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec are the three main provinces where exploration permit processes have grown longer and less transparent over the past…

July 23, 2018

BHP to fight class action over Samarco dam failure

Law firm leading the action says it has more than 3,000 investors signed up to pursue the miner for losses.

July 23, 2018

Debt financing doubles

"Not a typical financing vehicle for non-revenue generating exploration companies."

July 22, 2018

Tariffs removal not needed for E.U., U.S. talks -European Council representative

Contradictory opinions emerging at the G20 Summit.