November 22, 2016 Barrick on track to meet 2016 debt reduction target — Haywood The sales of Kalgoorlie and Barrick's 63% interest in Acacia would provide well in excess of $2 billion.
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 20, 2016 Rio to idle Hope Downs 4 over Christmas Employees at Rio Tinto's (LON,NYSE,ASX:RIO) Hope Downs 4 mine in Australia will do better than a lump of coal over Christmas this year.
November 18, 2016 Gold Fields withdraws $1.4bn offer for Kirkland Lake The Johannesburg-based company, however, said it remained interested in a negotiated transaction.
November 18, 2016 Falcon Group expands presence in Australia with new Perth office Leading specialist financier Falcon Group opens second Australian office – with a particular focus on providing support to mining and the mining services sector
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 Heads roll at Rio Tinto over Simandou probe — Davies, Valentine fired Energy and Minerals chief executive Alan Davies said he would take the mining giant to court over his dismissal, adding there were “no grounds” for his termination.
November 17, 2016 VIDEO: Eagles attack and take down drones at remote mining site in Australia South Africa's Gold Fields has already lost nine of these vehicles since it adopted the technology at its St Ives operation, in Western Australia.
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 16, 2016 Iron ore price stabilizes after sharp drop BHP, Fortescue have no plans to follow Rio Tinto in shutting down iron ore mines over end of year holiday period.
Copper price set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying over 40% on the London Metal Exchange this year. December 31, 2025 | 10:31 am
