October 17, 2014 Chilean authorities divided over Goldcorp’s $3.9bn El Morro mine The country’s environmental authority criticized the Top Court decision saying the miner conducted proper consultation with local indigenous groups and shouldn’t have to do it again.
October 17, 2014 Cliffs the newest victim of iron ore price slump: to take $6bn charge The miner said the move was driven by its revised pricing outlook and adverse market conditions.
October 16, 2014 Copper price below $3 as mines add a million tonnes Copper price sinks to 10-month low after new report says mine capacity representing 6% of current production will come on stream over the next six months.
October 16, 2014 Iron ore price crushed again Those calling a market bottom after Monday's surge and Chinese import gains may have been premature.
October 16, 2014 In Alberta, anxiety grows over declining oil prices Alberta’s oil patch and government are watching nervously as the slump in world oil markets threatens the province’s economic boom.
October 16, 2014 Renewables would boost First Nations’ support for mining in Ontario: poll About 71% of the Northern Ontario First Nation community residents surveyed believe the provincial government is not doing enough to promote renewables.
October 16, 2014 BHP bows to pressure, to list spinoff in London The mining giant has made a sharp U-turn on its initial decision to snub a London listing for its $17 billion spinoff.
October 15, 2014 Switzerland’s central bank calls to thwart gold vote The initiative seeks to force the SNB to keep at least 20% of its assets in the metal and repatriate gold reserves held abroad.
October 15, 2014 Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."
October 14, 2014 Court orders Centerra to halt trade of shares owned by Kyrgyz gov’t The injunction was sought by Stans Energy.
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
