June 23, 2014 Mongolia says Rio Tinto owes $130 million in Oyu Tolgoi unpaid taxes The long-dragged dispute between Rio and the Mongolian government over a $6.6 billion underground expansion of Oyu Tolgoi has hit a fresh impasse.
June 23, 2014 Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.
June 20, 2014 Iron ore price builds on rally But Chinese banks are starting to call in iron ore-backed loans to traders holding 38mt, forcing them to dump inventories onto already well-supplied market.
June 20, 2014 Caterpillar mining sales slump, stock still performs Miner spending cuts hitting maker hard.
June 19, 2014 Copper demand to overtake surplus by 2019: Zimtu Copper mining economics "changing dramatically."
June 18, 2014 Iron ore price in mini rally Back above $90 a tonne after soaring Indian ore import numbers lift sentiment.
June 18, 2014 New Zealand rejects underwater iron mine The company now has 15 days to appeal with the High Court.
June 17, 2014 Indonesia ban keeping nickel price on the boil Philippines and New Caledonia can't supply enough laterite nickel ore to China.
June 17, 2014 Ottawa says yes to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline The decision will determine Canada’s role as an energy-rich nation in a world trying to balance rising power demands with the dangers of climate change.
June 17, 2014 Freeport, Indonesia make headway towards settling copper exports impasse The parts agreed on basic framework for contract renegotiations for Grasberg mine.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
