February 12, 2016 World’s largest mining project takes $1 billion hit Rio Tinto swung into a huge loss after writing down the value of its gigantic West Africa iron ore project, but that doesn't mean it's being abandoned.
February 12, 2016 Thousands of Australian shareholders to benefit in exploration tax offsets Australia has kicked off its Federal Government`s Exploration Development Incentive (EDI) programme.
February 12, 2016 Brazilian court blocks assets of Vale and BHP worth $120 million The ruling seeks to ensure payment of damages related to a deadly dam rupture at a jointly owned iron ore mine in early November.
February 11, 2016 Rio Tinto swings to loss, blames metal prices slump The world’s second biggest mining company has scrapped its dividend policy as a result.
February 10, 2016 Congo gives up plans to change mining code The move could have driven away investors at a time of historically low commodity prices and energy shortages that are driving down output in the country.
February 9, 2016 Mining services’ life support running out in Australia This year is shaping as a tipping point that will see company collapses increase, insolvency and industry experts say.
February 5, 2016 Mining among unhappiest industries to work in — study Experts looked at over 500,000 survey responses from over 60,000 employees in 13 different industries worldwide.
February 4, 2016 The sub-mine crisis of 2016 The collapse of the global resources stock market capitalization will have severe consequences.
February 3, 2016 India mulls key investment to set iron ore plants in Iran According to official figures, Iran has now more than $10 billion of investment pledges under its belt.
February 3, 2016 Luxembourg joins race to conquer space mining The move comes only three months after U.S. President Barack Obama signed a space exploitation law.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am