December 5, 2016 Big mining’s age of austerity far from over But asset sales will slow says new report.
December 4, 2016 Copper price: Warnings over US trade with China, Mexico Moody's says base-metals will come under pressure in 2017 – and that includes the zinc price.
December 1, 2016 Lundin shares bounce on payout, guidance Following $1.1 billion Congo mine sale Toronto-based copper-zinc miner announces inaugural dividend and strong operational forecast.
November 28, 2016 Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.
November 27, 2016 CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.
November 25, 2016 South32 looking for more coking coal mines The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.
November 24, 2016 Zinc shoots to 8-year high on expected metal deficit The last time the benchmark zinc price was this high, Americans were in the throws on an election that saw Barack Obama take over from George W. Bush.
November 24, 2016 Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.
November 23, 2016 Ivanhoe Mines announces significant progress in upgrading the Kipushi zinc-copper mine in the DRC "We are working hard to have the mine ready to restart production": Robert Friedland
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