October 28, 2016 Activists urge Congo government to pass new mining code Congo began reviewing its mining code in 2012, aiming to increase state revenues and tighten environmental and social regulations, but it has yet to make a decision about it.
October 28, 2016 Chinese buy world’s largest mining project Rio Tinto announces deal to exit Guinea and giant Simandou iron ore project.
October 27, 2016 Natural resources deliver $55 billion to the economy of Queensland, Australia The natural resources sector continues to play a vital role in underpinning the Queensland economy with an estimated $55.7 billion contribution to the state’s economy.
October 26, 2016 Mick Davies’ X2 Resources fails to deliver, frees investors from commitments Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.
October 25, 2016 All these Australian mines are reopening thanks to the rally in coal prices Glencore has already restarted its Collinsville mine in Queensland and there are at least seven other coal operations set to resume production before year-end.
October 25, 2016 Botswana Diamonds finds octahedron in sample material at Orapa The company, which began exploring the area in March this year, said that specialists from its joint venture partner Alrosa are reanalyzing 80 tonnes of samples that were sent to…
October 25, 2016 Iron ore price explodes higher Iron ore price tops $60 a tonne after 5% jump – Chinese futures trading halted after maximum daily movement reached.
October 25, 2016 Anglo American soars on positive production report Shares were up more than 5% after the firm posted higher output across all divisions, except for copper, and said market conditions for its diamond business had improved.
October 25, 2016 Vale, BHP iron ore venture can’t pay creditors Brazil's suspended iron ore producer Samarco misses another payment on its $3.8 billion debt as it struggles to stay afloat following deadly dam burst.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
