Peru hit by nationwide mining strike; govt says situation ‘under control’
The indefinite labour action involves 56 unions, which are protesting a government’s proposed reform they see as "anti-workers".
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The world’s largest diamond miner just found two massive rocks
Both rocks, said ALrosa, are believed to be gem-quality.
Iron ore soars past $70 a tonne
Prices have climbed almost 7% since Monday and almost 32% since the recent low of $53.36 a tonne hit on June 13.
BHP iron ore output hits new record but copper production tanks
World number one miner's Pilbara mines produce 268m tonnes for the year, but strike at Escondida sees copper output slide 16%.
The countries suffering most from low oil prices
Low oil prices are still causing big problems for many countries
The bear case for the zinc price
JP Morgan: "We think the second-half 2017 fundamental outlook for zinc looks less supportive, easing supply constraints and questionable demand strength."
Amplats warns H1 profits to fall on impairments, rand
South Africa's Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) expects half-year profits to fall by as much as 67 percent due to a stronger rand, lower sales and post-tax impairments, the company said on Tuesday.
Steady performance by Kibali as it finalises full commissioning
The two remaining components of the Kibali gold mine - its underground shaft system and third hydropower plant - are both on track, Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow said today.
The technical failure that could clear the oil glut in a matter of weeks
OPEC exports have come under pressure this week from technical threats to oil fields, with Saudi Arabia’s Manifa problems grabbing the headlines.