August 8, 2017 Good and bad news from Japan-China oil sands projects in Canada On the bright side, the companies have started production of ultra-heavy crude oil at their Hangingstone Oil Sands Project in Alberta
August 8, 2017 Sumitomo Metal Mining exits Solomon Islands nickel exploration project Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd. said on Tuesday it will exit from a nickel exploration project in the Solomon Islands because of slumping nickel prices and the loss of…
August 3, 2017 Chile’s Caserones copper mine close to reach full capacity after weather forced 3-week shutdown The mine, which began producing in May 2014, has suffered a series of technical problems in its ramp-up phase.
August 2, 2017 Yancoal seeks $2.5bn from investors to pay for Rio’s Aussie coal mines Former rival bidder Glencore will subscribe to $300 million worth of the rights offer.
August 2, 2017 Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.
August 1, 2017 Philippines says open pit mining ban to stay put Environment and Natural Resources minister Roy Cimatu also said there was no rush to make decision on suspended, closed mines.
August 1, 2017 Caterpillar in search of new CFO as Halverson to retire next year Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker.
August 1, 2017 India’s biggest holiday boosts De Beers rough diamond sales The diamond giant said customers began buying rough diamond earlier than usual so they can complete their polishing before Diwali begins.
July 31, 2017 Upbeat China data sends iron ore soaring, climbs the most in 8 months Ore with 62% content in Qingdao jumped 7.2% to $73.70 a tonne, according to the Metal Bulletin, the highest price since April 11 and the largest one-day percentage gain since…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
