In world’s top copper region, political risk rises
An overhaul of Chile's market-orientated constitution is underway and Peru is heading for a polarized June presidential election.
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Gold price tops 3-month high as fund buying picks up
Hedge fund managers increased their long-only position in US futures and options by 12% in the past week.
Iron ore price rebounds as China steel output hits all-time high
The world's top steel producer churned out 97.85 million tonnes of the metal in April, up 4.1% from March.
China April coal output falls to 8-months low as mine safety checks bite
China churned out 322.22 million tonnes of coal last month, down 1.8% from the same period a year ago.
South32 expects loss of up to $175m from South African coal unit sale
Company expects to book the loss from the sale of its thermal coal assets, which was finalised with Seriti Resources on Monday.
Peru presidential candidate outlines new taxes, royalties for miners
Pedro Castillo would raise taxes and royalties on Peru's key mining sector and renegotiate the tax contracts of large companies if elected.
Newmont completes acquisition of GT Gold
The transaction gives the world’s No. 1 gold miner the Tatogga gold-copper project in the Golden Triangle district of B.C.
Scientists find new way to calculate diamonds’ age more accurately
According to the scientists behind the study, this is a potential breakthrough not only in the study of diamonds but of planetary evolution.
Newmont changes shows complexity of adding boardroom diversity
The miner's decision to replace two retiring female directors with men from Africa and Mexico has resulted in the first net gain in almost a year for men on the boards of S&P 500 companies.