Vale backs out of $1.2 billion bribery trial against Beny Steinmetz
The mining giant backed out after its lawyer told the High Court on Monday that its claim was brought out of time.
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Peru community to restart blockade of Las Bambas mine road
Las Bambas, which produces 2% of the world's copper supply, has said it will have to suspend production on February 20 if the road is not cleared by then.
Rio Tinto seals heritage protection plan for iron ore project
The agreement with the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation will ensure that significant social and cultural heritage values are protected.
Gold price nears 3-month peak as Ukraine tension lifts haven demand
The latest developments in the Ukraine also lifted other metals like palladium, nickel and aluminum.
Ivanhoe Mines, Gecamines sign deal to develop Kipushi zinc mine
Kipushi will have an average grade of 36.4% zinc over the first five years of production.
Iamgold appoints independent directors, new chair to board
The gold miner has reached a deal with an investor seeking changes at the top.
Solid-state sodium batteries get a makeover
Swiss researchers developed a more efficient solid electrolyte and defined the ideal pressure to be applied to sodium batteries for them to operate efficiently.
Activist investor Bluebell presses Glencore to spin off coal assets
The London-based hedge fund has charted out a new structure for Glencore that would allow the miner to keep control of its coal assets.
Sibanye gold miners to strike over pay until wage demands met
Sibanye’s Beatrix, Driefontein and Kloof mines employ about 31,000 workers.