November 5, 2015

New Agreement Signed With Banjima People

BHP Billiton has signed a new native title agreement with the Banjima People in Western Australia.

November 4, 2015

Iron ore price drop near record low ‘self imposed’

Cliffs CEO heaps scorn on Rio Tinto and BHP living in "an imaginary world" as iron ore falls to second lowest spot price on record.

November 4, 2015

Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction

The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it…

November 2, 2015

Needs of communities near mines in poor countries must prevail in the mining lifecycle, says Global Policy Forum

The importance of going beyond environmental considerations when planning the lifecycle of mines to include socioeconomic considerations was a key topic discussed at the last UNCTAD meeting.

November 1, 2015

Australia’s junior sector turns to crowdfunding

The growing practice consists on soliciting small amounts of money from a large number of people in order to fund a project or venture.

October 30, 2015

Future of BHP coal mines in Indonesia hinging on mining rules revision

The country's government is in the midst of reviewing its mining legislation, particularly mandatory divestment rules and contract extensions.

October 30, 2015

This interactive timeline will teach you all about diamond mining

It all began about 900 million years ago.

October 29, 2015

Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars

In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.

October 28, 2015

Newmont slashes costs, mines 16% more gold

Also approves expansion of Tanami mine in Australia.

October 28, 2015

Iron ore price crashes through $50

"The major producers are adding incremental volume at around $20 a tonne, that gives you a sense of where the vulnerability is."