February 24, 2015 This BHP slide will bring tears to iron ore price bulls eyes Weak iron ore prices have become the accepted industry norm, but the world's top miner also has bad news for those hoping for a pick-up in the long term.
February 24, 2015 BHP pins hopes on spin-off South32 In the second half of 2014 the businesses bound for South32 generated $5bn worth of revenue and almost $890m of earnings before interest and tax.
February 24, 2015 Canada’s Saskatchewan second only to Finland as world’s top mining destination The potash and oil-rich province was placed at the top of the Fraser Institute's annual rank of mining companies.
February 23, 2015 All workers rescued at Harmony’s mine, but profit to take a hit The mine, Harmony's single largest gold producer, will likely remain closed for an indefinite period while a probe is held.
February 23, 2015 Zambia eases tax rules, to start refund talks on a ‘company-by-company basis’ The new rules only apply to future payments and not amounts already owed.
February 22, 2015 Chile’s Codelco likely to buy Anglo’s unwanted copper assets — report Anglo’s assets up for grabs include three mines and a smelter valued at $1 billion.
February 22, 2015 About 100 miners trapped underground, 400 rescued at Harmony Gold’s mine Specially trained rescue teams continue their efforts to save the remaining employees, said the company.
February 21, 2015 Chinese firm close to start mining uranium in Namibia Once fully operational, the Husab mine will have the potential to produce 15 million pounds of uranium oxide.
February 20, 2015 Divers find ‘priceless’ hoard of Arab gold coins The sunken treasure includes coins of various denominations and sizes from the period of the Fatimid Caliphate, a Muslim dynasty.
February 18, 2015 Here’s one hedge fund not bailing on gold Paulson & Co has kept $1 billion-plus holding in SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest, steady going all the way back to the second quarter of 2013.
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