March 27, 2016 Gold price hike sparks revival in South Australian outback Strong Australian dollar gold prices are fuelling a renaissance of sorts in gold production from South Australia’s outback.
March 25, 2016 China’s Zijin Mining profit in 2015 hit by gold, base metal prices slump Net profit for 2015 dropped by almost 30% to $261 million (1.7 billion yuan) from the previous year's $353 million.
March 24, 2016 US judge rules Barrick Gold must face group lawsuit over Pascua-Lama mine Class action claims that Barrick repeatedly and knowingly misled shareholders about whether Pascua-Lama complied with environmental regulations.
March 22, 2016 These bacteria can help you find rich platinum deposits Fresh research shows a new role for bacteria in cycling platinum group metals in soils and sediments, offering a better understanding of how to search for them.
March 21, 2016 The richest and poorest countries in the world The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.
March 20, 2016 New Rio Tinto chief plays down expansion expectations Rio sources say 44-year-old French executive's command of operational and financial detail were important factor in appointment.
March 18, 2016 CAT sales show mining slump only getting worse Industry bellwether Caterpillar's global mining equipment sales drop 42% as Asia-Pacific and Latin America orders fall off a cliff.
March 18, 2016 First gold ore mined at Portia This important milestone was achieved three and a half months earlier than originally scheduled, due to a recent redesign of the mining plan.
March 17, 2016 Goodbye Sam Walsh: Rio names copper boss as new CEO The change of leadership comes as the mining giant and its peers look for a way out of a prolonged commodity slump.
March 17, 2016 Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project closer to lease If built, Carmichael would be Australia's largest coal 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
