July 1, 2016 World’s largest copper mine output, profit plummeted in Q1 Chile’s Escondida produced 265,597 tonnes in the period, or 23% less than the 347.125 tonnes it generated in Q1 2015.
July 1, 2016 Rio Tinto exits PNG, gives away copper-gold mine with $51bn in reserves Decision follows a company review of the asset that was triggered by the Bouganville government’s pressure to restart mining at Panguna or give it up.
June 29, 2016 Latin America the world’s most dangerous place for environmental activists More environmentalists were murdered in Latin America in 2015 than anywhere else in the world, with anti-mining causes claiming the most lives, a report by Global Witness shows.
June 28, 2016 Kitchen-table deal launched Nevada gold royalty play Mining royalties can be a fabulous business model, as demonstrated by royalty and streaming giant Franco-Nevada. The company has become a $15-billion powerhouse with claims on assets ranging from gold…
June 27, 2016 Hedge funds held record bullish gold price bets before Brexit Large scale speculators in gold futures pushed long positions to 800 tonnes last week, surpassing the previous record of August 2011 when gold hit $1,900.
June 26, 2016 London-based gold seller says ‘phones are ringing off the hook’ Google says "buy gold" searches have soared 400%.
June 26, 2016 Child labour group takes aim at electronic manufacturers that use gold The electronics industry consumed 63.9 tonnes of gold in the first quarter of 2016, about 5% of total demand.
June 24, 2016 Copper stocks deep into red as gold miners surge Gold's nearly $100 jump early on and copper's 4.5% meltdown split mining investors' Brexit fortunes.
June 23, 2016 Primero Mining wants Canadian Gov’t to intervene in tax dispute with Mexico The silver miner says Ottawa needs to press Mexican authorities to ensure Canadian investors are treated fairly.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
