August 10, 2016

Lenders throw a lifeline to bankrupt Peabody Energy

The coal giant also said it would review its assets in Australia to run a smaller but "more profitable" basis.

August 9, 2016

Japan Canada Oil Sands to keep Hangingstone project offline until further notice

The project, one of Canada’s oldest, will remain closed until benchmark oil prices rise above US$50 per barrel.

August 8, 2016

Manila targets gold miners in latest crackdown

Could shut down 60% of Philippines output – Asia's number three gold producer.

August 8, 2016

China’s war on coal keeps fuelling prices recovery — up 30% since April

Beijing’s decision to ease production has sent coal prices soaring this summer.

August 5, 2016

Goldman Sachs: Copper price heading for $1.80

“Company guidance and our estimates suggest that copper is entering the eye of the supply storm.”

August 3, 2016

More Grasberg uncertainty for Freeport

No early talks on Indonesia licence extension, export permit expiring next week still being negotiated.

August 2, 2016

Oyu Tolgoi copper, gold production drops

Lower grades and reduced mining at open pit expected with massive underground expansion of Mongolian mine at least five years away.

August 2, 2016

Australia cashes in on bauxite boom, fuelled by Chinese demand

Bauxite miners ride the wave as China steps up aluminum production.

August 1, 2016

Nickel price jumps on Manila mining crackdown

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte tells miners "We will survive as a nation without you" as ministry shuts down three nickel mines in a month.

August 1, 2016

Philippines & Indonesia: Mining companies face increased compliance risks, further uncertainty

Both countries have poor records for enforcing environmental regulations, leading to tensions between communities and the mining sector, which the leaders of both countries have pledged to address.