Copper price falls to 8-week low
Strike at Freeport's giant Peru mine takes offline world's three biggest mines, but worries about demand drops copper after huge jump in warehouse stocks.
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Burkina Faso gold mine to build solar hybrid power plant
IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) is taking a further step towards diversifying its power needs into renewable energy, with a plan to install at 15-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant at its Essakane mine in Burkina Faso.
Metso launches industry-changing Metso MX crusher for minerals processing
Metso today introduced revolutionary rock crushing technology at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG industry event in Las Vegas.
Teranga Gold’s social, environmental efforts grant it top award at PDAC
The company's mission includes a commitment to ensure communities are better off as a result of its presence.
Value of mining M&A plunges to lowest level since 2004
While the number of deals made last year increased by a third, it's the low value of the M&A that stands out in EY's latest report.
Pro-development Minnesotans sue Governor over cancelled mine leases
A group of Minnesota residents is suing the state and the Governor over a December decision to revoke mineral leases.
Iron ore price drops to 1-month low, coking coal rebounds
Iron ore stockpiles at Chinese ports reach record high, but Beijing steel and coal capacity cuts should lend support to high-grade imports, met coal prices.
Copper will trend lower this year: Jiangxi boss
The head of China's second-largest copper refiner is sounding a bearish note on the red metal, even as the country is targetting higher economic growth.
Cameco mulling sale of U.S. assets
According to its CEO, Cameco is in the early stages of evaluating the sale of its mines in Nebraska and Wyoming.
