November 29, 2016 Exploring green growth opportunities for Pilbara The Norwegian-based company Sahara Forest Project has signed a cooperation agreement to start a feasibility study to explore opportunities for producing food, freshwater and clean energy near the Western Australian…
November 29, 2016 Horizonte to raise $11.2M to fund Brazil’s next major nickel mine Araguaia, which hosts a proven and probable mineral reserve of almost 25 million tonnes grading 1.77% nickel, is expected to begin production by 2019.
November 29, 2016 ASX slams door on Moly Mines, leaves 4,000 shareholders in limbo Exchange rules the firm was not allowed to resume trading due to concerns about controversy-plagued Chinese majority shareholder Hanlong Group.
November 28, 2016 Rio CEO: We’ll cut iron ore output to boost cash flow Chief of world number two producer Jean Sebastien Jacques signals flexibility after moderating view of Chinese demand.
November 28, 2016 Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.
November 27, 2016 CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.
November 25, 2016 BHP, Vale throw cash lifeline to their halted Samarco iron ore mine Hefty new loans come as the Brazilian joint venture assesses whether it can reopen the iron ore mine where a dam disaster killed 19 people last year.
November 24, 2016 Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.
November 24, 2016 Brazil: Overhaul of mining sector likely to face significant political resistance The government has also said it supports introducing a new mining code, but previous attempts to introduce new legislation have been stalled for several years due to political and industry…
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
