November 2, 2017

Kyrgyzstan government shuts Kaz Minerals mine for 3 months

Company said it did not know why the operations had been suspended, but a source familiar with the situation pointed to political disputes between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

November 1, 2017

Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central

Africa largest untapped source of growth for industry and would provide huge opportunity, says Rio Tinto's chief executive of energy and minerals.

October 29, 2017

China imported record iron ore in September as steel output curbs start to bite

The amount of iron ore shipped to China surpassed 100 million tonnes for the first time in September.

October 27, 2017

Cameco posts unexpected third-quarter loss, trims production outlook

Cameco said its most immediate goal was to remain competitive and in a position to be among the first to respond when the market calls for more uranium.

October 27, 2017

In bizarre twist, coal may become a scarce commodity: Russell

The current debate surrounding coal is generally one of how long it will continue to play a role in the world's energy mix before it is replaced by cleaner alternatives,…

October 26, 2017

Sirius Minerals lands major Asian deal

The London-listed company sealed a 7-year commercial deal with Wilmar Group.

October 26, 2017

Savannah Resources enters the lithium race in Europe

The miner wants to address the needs of European automakers.

October 26, 2017

Australia notified China of Adani coal mine approvals in letter

Australian politicians told China of government approvals for controversial A$16.5-billion ($13-billion) coal mine project being built by Adani Enterprises.

October 25, 2017

Australia’s Newcrest Q1 gold output falls, quake-hit mine eyed

Gold producer says its total gold output from mines fell to 522,917 oz in the quarter ended Sept. 30 from 615,498 oz in the same period a year earlier.

October 25, 2017

Freeport says Grasberg stake to fall to 29% – shares dumped

Investors ignore positive third quarter results to focus on lack of meaningful progress in talks with Indonesia over future of giant Grasberg mine.