November 24, 2015 BHP hits fresh 7-year low as mud from Brazil disaster reaches Atlantic Ocean The news came as the price of iron ore continues its month-long retreat, diving to a fresh 10-year low Tuesday to $43.69, according to The Metal Bulletin index.
November 24, 2015 Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.
November 24, 2015 Build low level nuclear waste facility at Leigh Creek to guarantee its future: leading industry lobby group A low to intermediate level nuclear waste repository should be established near the South Australian Outback town of Leigh Creek, which is destined to become a virtual ghost town within…
November 20, 2015 Goldman: Iron ore price to decline next two years "Prices must overshoot relative to marginal production costs in order to trigger mine closures on a sufficient scale."
November 19, 2015 Gold Fields deciding Ghana’s mine fate, as bullion prices dive Its Damang mine in Ghana is struggling with current gold prices, the firm said.
November 18, 2015 Australian-owned iron ore mine in Norway files for bankruptcy The Norwegian mining subsidiary of Australia's Northern Iron Ltd will file for bankruptcy by the end of the day.
November 17, 2015 Iron ore price craters “The floor of this market is in the hands of the top five mining companies."
November 17, 2015 Cliffs to halt operations at Minnesota iron ore mine The move will help the cash-strapped coal and iron ore miner to continue operating for the short term.
November 17, 2015 Brazil mine accident puts tailings ponds safety back in the hot spot Until early November, the failure at the Canadian Mount Polley copper mine had been the worst such breach in recent years.
November 17, 2015 Rio Tinto to close Queensland coal mine if extension gets rejected The company said that extending Kestrel, its only underground coal operation, would add 20 years to the mine’s life.
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
