Lower copper grades take toll on Antofagasta first quarter output
Copper production fell to 153,800 tonnes from 171,900 tonnes, due mostly to lower grades at the company's Centinela and Los Pelambres mines.
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Spanish activists reject reopening of Los Frailes mine
On the 20th anniversary of the breach of the tailings pond at the Los Frailes mine in Spain, environmental organizations held a press conference to alert the public about the possibility of a similar accident taking place.
Silver price could increase in 2018 on safe-haven demand -CPM
The price of silver could get a boost from international political and economic risk purchases, CPM Group said.
One asset leads South African miner’s growth in Q1-2018
Kumba Iron Ore reported a 4 per cent increase in overall production in the first quarter that ended March 31, 2018.
Increased production at Chinese domestic coal mines lead to decline in thermal coal prices
Since a price ceiling was imposed at China’s main coal import harbour Qinhuangdao in mid-February, seaborne prices for coal have started to decline.
Namibia may scrap black ownership requirements for mining companies – minister
Namibia may scrap requirements for black ownership in mining as it seeks to woo investors to an industry that is rebounding with the commodities cycle.
After weeks of chaos, US throws aluminum industry lifeline
“The US government is not targeting the hardworking people who depend on Rusal and its subsidiaries,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Canada’s Teck Resources profit rises on higher sales volumes
Teck, which also mines copper, zinc and gold, said adjusted profit attributable to shareholders rose to C$753 million.
Chile’s Copec to buy stake in copper project in Peru
Mina Justa, which is expected to require investment of around $1.6 billion, is due to begin construction in the second half of 2018.