February 21, 2017 World’s biggest miner hasn’t given up hope for potash BHP Billiton still sees potash as a key commodity in which to base its future growth despite prices for the fertilizer remain weak.
February 21, 2017 BHP Billiton back into the black, pays higher-than-expected dividend Net profit was $3.2bn for the six months to December 31, compared with a loss of $5.7bn in the same period a year earlier.
February 17, 2017 Aussie pro-coal campaign aims at boosting local industry The Australian coal industry has launched a new coal advertising campaign – Coal: Making the future possible – that highlights the important role coal will play in the world’s future…
February 16, 2017 Vale’s iron ore output just hit another record The world’s No.1 iron ore miner produced 349 million tonnes of the steelmaking ingredient in 2016, helped partly by the opening of its massive S11D mine.
February 15, 2017 These 10 companies spend most looking for gold, copper Majors and juniors swap roles in $7 billion a year mining exploration sector
February 15, 2017 China may tighten up coal output curbs again as prices collapse Restrictions would remain in place for six months, with some mines and areas possibly excluded.
February 14, 2017 Coking coal resumes sharp decline Down 4.7% on Tuesday to five-month low as ultra-cheap Mongolian coal gets trucked into market.
February 14, 2017 Striking workers at BHP’s Escondida mine accept Gov’t mediation The meeting is not a return to mediation but an attempt to agree to return to the negotiating table, the union said.
February 14, 2017 Kumba’s earnings doubled on higher prices, cost cutting measures The Anglo American's unit logged earnings of $607 million for 2016, basically double the $304 million it recorded in 2015.
February 13, 2017 Newcrest doubles first-half profit, to pay divvy The miner attributed the good results to higher metals prices, increased gold and copper output and productivity improvements.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
