February 27, 2019 Codelco to kick off Chuquicamata underground by mid-year Codelco's second largest copper operation by size is expected to fully transition to underground block cave mining this year.
February 27, 2019 Rio Tinto investors partying like it’s 2014 Miner will pay a special dividend worth $4 billion, or $2.43 cent a share, as it recorded its highest annual underlying earnings in the last five years.
February 27, 2019 Rio Tinto may have found its next major copper mine in Western Australia The world's second largest miner has confirmed an "exciting" copper find at its Winu project, in the Paterson Range in the East Pilbara.
February 26, 2019 Oz Minerals annual profit slips but Prominent Hill project outperforms The copper-focused miner posted a 1 percent drop in underlying net profit after tax.
February 26, 2019 OceanaGold reports maiden resource for WKP in New Zealand WKP contains 234,000 ounces of gold and 296,000 ounces of silver in the East Graben vein.
February 26, 2019 British Columbia government creates new divisions to improve mine safety and promote investment The Canadian province is resource-rich, and home to Vancouver, the mining junior capital of the world.
February 26, 2019 Fresnillo misses 2018 output targets, warns of challenging year ahead The world's largest primary silver producer and Mexico's No.2 gold miner warned of possible lower prices, higher inflation and worsening foreign exchange rates in 2019.
February 25, 2019 Bayhorse pours first .9999 fine bar in Oregon The button contains 37.69 oz. of .9999 fine silver, and is stamped with the Liberty Refinery purity mark.
February 25, 2019 OceanaGold tables resource at WKP prospect in New Zealand WKP’s East Graben vein contains 410,000 indicated tonnes grading 18 grams gold and 22.7 grams silver for 234,000 oz. gold and 296,000 oz. silver.
February 24, 2019 Scientists say miners should restore animal communities during site rehabilitation Researchers say fauna tends to be under-recognized in assessments of restoration success.
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