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.

February 2, 2016

Anglo American risks eviction from FTSE 100

FTSE 100 reweighting to take place in March.

February 1, 2016

Nautilus takes delivery of Seafloor Production Tools

Nautilus Minerals Inc. announces that the Solwara 1 Joint Venture (comprising Nautilus 85% and Eda Kopa (Solwara) Limited 15%) has taken delivery of the three Seafloor Production Tools (“SPTs”) from…