February 3, 2017 Talks between BHP, Escondida workers to resume as Gov’t steps in The company's request for government mediation effectively extends talks and pushes back the start of a potential strike to Feb. 13.
February 2, 2017 Australia’s record-breaking mining exports hint of new sector boom Higher commodity exports delivered a record trade surplus of $3.5 billion in December, the second monthly trade surplus Australia has recorded in nearly three years.
February 1, 2017 Did this financier just call the end of the mining rally? Private equity firm Orion selling $1 billion worth of royalty, streaming and offtake assets covering gold, silver, base metals and diamonds.
February 1, 2017 Here’s what miners should expect and do in 2017 While companies face different outlooks and challenges depending on the commodity they mine and their size, Deloitte says they should all should be looking for the answer to one common…
February 1, 2017 Workers vote to strike at Escondida, world’s largest copper mine Strike could begin as early as Friday, but will likely be postponed for a five-day government mediation to attempt a resolution.
January 31, 2017 Lucapa adds Motahe project in Lesotho to portfolio, shares jump The project, which has existing infrastructure, a camp and a diamond processing plant in place, is located just 5km from Letšeng, the highest dollars-per-carat kimberlite diamond mine in the world.
January 30, 2017 Newcrest Mining gold output falls, but copper rises Newcrest's gold production dropped to 614,715 ounces in the quarter ended in December, from 615,498 ounces in the three months immediately prior and 620,691 ounces a year ago.
January 27, 2017 Global gold mining output to decline further Only Africa and Oceania bucking the trend says new study.
January 27, 2017 Lucapa Diamond in trading halt ahead of acquisition of new project The Africa-focused diamond miner said it expects to resume trading before the open on Tuesday next week.
January 26, 2017 Copper takes some shine off Anglo American’s results The miner reported broadly higher output in the fourth quarter across all divisions, except for copper, which suffered from lower grades and strikes.
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
