Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn
The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
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Iron ore price crashes to lowest since September 2012
China's debt crisis is causing a vicious circle in its steel industry, pushing the iron ore price to a two-and-a-half year low.
TNT Awarded Contract for New Super Portable System and 3 Miles of Overland Conveyors for Morenci Mine-For-Leach
TNT has secured a contract for the design, supply and erection of three miles of overland conveyors and a Super PortableTM stacking system for the Southwest Leach Pad at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci Operations in southeast Arizona, USA.
Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms
Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.
Pilot Gold highlights strong drill results in Nevada
Thursday's report highlighted the 12-hole, 4,230-metre 2014 winter diamond drilling program at the Western Flank.
Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman
Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.
Molycorp shares tank on Q1 results
Average selling price for Colorado rare earth miner's products continue to slide – 20% below 2013.
BSGR files notice of dispute over lost Guinea mining rights
BSGR denied any laws were broken and accused president Conde and his allies of attempting to steal BSGR’s assets.
Putin punishes platinum, palladium prices
Russia produces more than half of global palladium and Western sanctions were threatening supply, but Putin now appears to be taking a softer line.
