March 17, 2016

March mining madness as copper, iron ore prices rebound

Volatile metal and mining stocks enjoy another huge rally Thursday as copper jumps to four-and-a-half month high and the iron ore price surges 5.5%.

March 17, 2016

PDAC 2016: Talking geological due diligence with Keith Laskowski, VP Technical Services, Sandstorm Gold

Mr. Laskowski has over 35 years in the mining industry working as a specialist in resource evaluation.

March 17, 2016

Goodbye Sam Walsh: Rio names copper boss as new CEO

The change of leadership comes as the mining giant and its peers look for a way out of a prolonged commodity slump.

March 17, 2016

Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project closer to lease

If built, Carmichael would be Australia's largest coal mine.

March 15, 2016

Iron ore price correction in full swing

Big drop on Tuesday brings decline for the week to 18%. Market in deep backwardation spells more volatility ahead.

March 14, 2016

Anglo American CEO’s pay fell 8% in 2015

The pain at Anglo American (LSE:AAL) has finally reached the corner office.

March 14, 2016

Cliffs to re-open Minnesota mine

Recalling 540 workers at Northshore Mine on signs of US steel industry revival following anti-dumping measures.

March 11, 2016

Australia jails former Hanlong boss Xiao for insider trading

He had pleaded guilty last year to conducting 102 illegal trades related to two Perth-based companies, Sundance Resources Ltd. and Bannerman Resources

March 11, 2016

BHP, Vale to reopen Samarco mine later this year

They have already taken the first steps towards resuming activity, applying for permission to use old mining pits to store tailings.

March 9, 2016

PDAC 2016 Convention exceeds 22,000 attendees

Optimism and opportunity abounded at the PDAC 2016 Convention of The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada in spite of recent industry challenges, indicating a positive shift in sentiment amongst…