March 5, 2013

Glencore-Xstrata profits hit by $2.6bn writedowns and slump in commodity prices

The results add to the recent list of a dreadful reporting season from major miners, such as Rio Tinto and Anglo American.

March 1, 2013

Glencore delays closing of Xstrata merger, faces claims of aiding Iran nuclear program

The world’s largest commodities trader said more details about the pending deal will be revealed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, it faces claims of supplying Iran with key ingredients for the manufacture…

February 17, 2013

Glencore vows to appoint female director

The move would drop the number of FTSE 100 with all-male boards to five.

February 16, 2013

Peru’s Antamina set to produce 450,000 tonnes copper this year

The mine is one of the world's biggest copper-zinc pits.

February 15, 2013

Meteorite takes out roof and wall of Russian zinc factory

Meteorite crashes into Russia, injuring about 1,000 people.

February 12, 2013

China’s investment in Canadian base metals to grow: ambassador

China to invest more in Canadian copper, lead, zinc.

February 12, 2013

Glencore-Xstrata post poor key metals output

The miners joint production numbers released by Glencore revealed a decline in output across key metals such as coal and copper.

February 11, 2013

Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

February 7, 2013

World’s richest man Carlos Slim’s mining firm run out of town

Minera Frisco suspends exploration near Tetela de Ocampo after protests by residents and environmental activists.

February 6, 2013

Ivan Glasenberg: ‘obscure billionaire no more’

Glencore CEO's 'detractors are getting angry'.