BHP says Brazilian court approves settlement for Samarco
Samarco, a joint venture of Vale SA and BHP Billiton, expects to obtain next year all licenses needed to resume operations.
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Barrick says copper operation in Saudi Arabia not affected by diplomatic dispute
The Canadian miner said it has a strong relationship with partner Ma’aden.
This $6.2 million mansion was once 40-room hotel for gold miners
The Goldminer Hotel, established in 1919 at the entrance of the Little Daisy Mine in Jerome, Arizona.
Humiliated for years, women are fighting back in Chile’s mines
Mining companies around the globe are joining an industrywide push for gender equality and launching initiatives to increase the proportion of women working in mine pits, smelters and refineries.
Discovery of an ancient gold earring echoes of Greek rule over Jerusalem
A gold earring believed to date back more than 2000 years has been unearthed near the site of the ancient Jewish temples in Jerusalem, in what Israeli archaeologists called rare evidence of Hellenistic influence.
Shanghai rebar dips from 6-yr high; tradespat escalates
Rebar open interest falls to lowest in 4 months.
Indonesia issues new tax rules as Freeport seeks fiscal guarantee
Freeport reshapes Indonesia business in deal with govt.
Glencore credits China’s ‘Blue Skies’ program for strong H1
Protectionism could limit future growth.
Yamana Gold names new CEO, creates executive chairman role
Founder gives up CEO role.