December 1, 2015 BHP Billiton to slash copper production costs, increase output The miner expects to lower production costs to $1.08 per pound during the 2017 financial year, from a projected $1.21 per pound in the year ending June 2016.
November 30, 2015 The upside of a down mining market When the instinct is strongest to curl up in a ball and wait out the ravages of the down market is also when smart companies snap up distressed projects and…
November 26, 2015 Copper prices may weigh on Rio Tinto’s looming decision on Oyu Tolgoi expansion The company said it would announce a final decision on the matter early next year.
November 26, 2015 Obama boosts asteroid mining, signs law granting rights to own space riches While the law lets citizens mine, sell and own riches mined in space, it does not grant sovereignty, ownership, exclusive rights or jurisdiction over any celestial body.
November 26, 2015 Rick Rule: Absolutely manic bull market in gold coming soon But when will the bear end?
November 25, 2015 These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020 New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage becomes a stronger driver of prices than demand – and even coal will need new mines.
November 25, 2015 Goldcorp, Teck combine projects, create new $3.5 billion mine in Chile The 50/50 joint venture, momentarily named Project Corridor, is expected to help slash development costs as metal prices have dropped to multiyear lows.
November 24, 2015 Illegally mined gold from Colombia sold in the US — report Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the…
November 24, 2015 Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.
November 24, 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: Mining is a crucial industry for Manitoba Learn about this, as well as mining's contributions to Manitoba in wealth and safety.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
