October 25, 2017 Copper prices fall Among other geopolitical developments, the drop is attributable to investors getting calmer over the news that China's economic policy will see few changes in the near future.
October 25, 2017 Poland’s KGHM chief sees high copper prices boosting earnings this year "I think that the third-quarter results will confirm that the full-year EBITDA will be higher than last year," says KGHM CEO Radoslaw Domagalski-Labedzki
October 24, 2017 Anglo American’s Kumba raises production target Kumba Iron Ore increased its full-year production target by 1-million tonnes.
October 24, 2017 Sandvik results reflect mining rebound Orders jump 10% at Swedish mining equipment maker during third quarter.
October 23, 2017 UNEP urges mining companies to better manage tailings facilities The agency is urging mining companies to put safety first and avoid erecting dams using methods that are known to be high risk.
October 23, 2017 Platinum miner Lonmin to cut over 1,000 jobs in South Africa South Africa's Solidarity union cites low commodity prices and rising costs as two main factors behind the job cuts.
October 23, 2017 Northern Miner’s Progressive Mine Forum Livestream Live round table discussions complemented by real-time interaction with the audience via social media, as well as commentary from industry leaders.
October 23, 2017 Petra Diamonds revenue takes hit from Tanzania crackdown Petra Diamonds Ltd's first quarter revenue fell by 17 percent after Tanzanian government last month seized consignment of diamonds from its Williamson mine.
October 22, 2017 Hedge fund sues Barclays Bank for £650M over alleged copper market rigging Red Kite, the largest metals hedge fund in the world run by UK Conservative Party donor Michael Farmer, is alleging that Barclays Bank attempted to rig the copper market through…
October 20, 2017 Bacanora secures environmental permit for Sonora project in Mexico Permit lets Bacanora go-ahead with its 35,000tpa (tons per annum) lithium carbonate operation in Mexico.
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