November 21, 2016 Fukushima rocked by another quake; nuclear plant briefly disrupted Cooling system for spent nuclear fuel on the third reactor of the Fukushima plant halted for a brief period, then restarted.
November 21, 2016 About 500 iron ore jobs to go at Rio Tinto The world's second largest miner said the job cuts at its Australian iron ore business are part of a restructuring of the division.
November 17, 2016 China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.
November 17, 2016 Of 22 banks polled NO-ONE sees copper price rally continue New survey of analysts calls into question post-Trump surge with consensus forecasts pointing to sharp decline by year-end and continuing weakness in 2017.
November 15, 2016 Queensland groups launch campaign to support Adani’s Carmichael coal project As Adani’s Carmichael project continues to gain momentum with the confirmation of construction commencing in 2017, community and industry groups have launched a support campaign on social media.
November 15, 2016 Gold miners to add 10m ounces per year by 2020 But US gold mining industry will stagnate says BMI Research in new study.
November 15, 2016 The future of mining is automated Since the industrial revolution of the mid-1800s, processes and technologies across every sector of the modern economy have developed at a rapid pace.
November 14, 2016 Chilean mining costs highest in the world, despite saving measures Production costs in Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, were 5.4% higher last year when compared to its global peers’ average.
November 10, 2016 Harmony logs record quarterly revenue, halves debt The world's fifth largest gold miner increased production, had stronger cash flows and paid shareholders a dividend in the first quarter of its 2017 financial year.
November 9, 2016 Gold stocks are soaring and we don’t need to tell you why While gold is giving back some of its largest gains following Trump's win in the US Presidential election, miners of the precious metals continue to climb.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
