July 23, 2015 Vale adds to iron ore supply glut — second highest ever quarterly output The world’s largest iron ore producer continued to flood the market despite a current oversupply that has sent prices for the commodity plummeting to historic lows.
July 23, 2015 Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag Implementation of “free, prior and informed consent” policies vital tool to prevent conflict and costs to companies, reveals study published Thursday by Oxfam.
July 22, 2015 Glencore to slash 380 coal jobs in South Africa It had said in January that the closure of its Optimum coal mines would put over 1,000 jobs at risk.
July 22, 2015 Gemfields Mozambique mine to yield rubies for over 20 years An independent report has confirmed the Montepuez mine holds the largest deposit of rubies in the world, with projected output of 432 million carats over 21 years.
July 22, 2015 BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.
July 21, 2015 Kumba grapples with double whammy Kumba Iron Ore’s board has put a halt to paying a dividend in the half year to June and has moved to overhaul its operations as it grapples with a…
July 21, 2015 Alrosa’s rough diamonds sales down 22% in first half of the year The Russian company, hit by a sustained slowdown in the diamond market, said its rough diamond have declined by 6% in the first six months of the year.
July 20, 2015 Randgold’s Kibali mine ramp-up on track for 600 ounces a year Work still continues on the development of its underground operation and second hydropower plant.
July 17, 2015 Lucara gets $69 million from first diamond sale, amid tough market conditions The star of the show was a 341.9 carat diamond —unveiled in April —, which sold for $20.55 million
July 16, 2015 The world’s highest grade gold mines Canadian mine takes top honours but Russia and USA dominate the rankings.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
