Glencore’s talks to sell cobalt to Chinese firm falter on price
Price is a sticking point as Glencore and other major producers are now able to exert more influence in negotiations, sources said.
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US steel and aluminum tariffs a ‘black day for the world’ — BHP
BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie believes US President Donald Trump’s plans for steel and aluminum tariffs will harm the global economy.
Rio Tinto, former execs. once again move to have SEC case dismissed
Lawyers acting for the company, its former chief executive Tom Albanese, and its ex finance director Guy Elliott say charges brought by the SEC are 'plainly wrong.'
Barrick moves forward with plan to make every employee an owner
The gold miner’s employees will receive this year 90 shares each, taking the total held by staff to more than 1.5 million shares.
Congo’s Kabila meeting with mining companies postponed
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's plan to discuss proposed changes to mining royalties with mining company representatives on Tuesday has been postponed by a day.
Global diamond supply expected to decrease this year
Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond industry analyst, estimates supply will fall 3.4% to 147 million carats.
Why leading investors are backing gold
Legendary investor Rick Rule, Chief Executive Officer, Sprott US Holdings, speaking ahead of his appearance at Mines and Money Asia, is positive on gold equities for 2018.
Ontario wants high-tech mines up north
According to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Province wants to help improve mine productivity in the region, increase operating efficiencies, and contribute to the global expansion of northern businesses.
Thirty-three illegal miners arrested at abandoned site in South Africa
According to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, illegal miners in the country usually belong to organised crime syndicates.
