October 20, 2016 Rio Tinto to ship less iron ore despite increased demand from China Smaller rival Fortescue Metals went the opposite way — it increased iron ore exports by 5% in the Sep. quarter.
October 20, 2016 2017 not so good for nickel: BMI BMI predicts that in 2017 nickel prices will start to moderately decline, as the global market moves into 27.2 thousand tonnes surplus.
October 20, 2016 BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year He said he had intended to announce his retirement last year but chose to stay on while BHP dealt with the aftermath of the Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.
October 20, 2016 Mergers and Acquisitions: An integral component contributing to the growth of the mining equipment market Advancement in technology and increase in mining activities contribute to the growth of the mining industry.
October 20, 2016 Cat scales back room and pillar business CAT said it remains committed to existing customers.
October 20, 2016 Brazilians disrupt BHP Billiton General Meeting in London, a year after deadly Samarco dam disaster Outside the meeting, a street theatre re-enactment of the destruction of the Doce River in Minas Gerais, Brazil, was accompanied by testimonials from frontline visitors affected by the company’s operations…
October 19, 2016 Grupo Mexico’s mine in Spain under scrutiny… again Grupo Mexico’s project is being scrutinized once again.
October 19, 2016 Joy Global shareholders approve $3.7 billion acquisition by Komatsu The deal still remains subject to closing conditions and regulatory clearances.
October 19, 2016 Congo takes Freeport, Lundin to court over sale of Tenke Fungurume The Congo mine, which cost $3 billion to build, holds one of the world’s largest known copper resources.
October 19, 2016 World’s top miner BHP Billiton finally sees signs of recovery in mining BHP is not the first major player to flag green shoots in the mining industry. Caterpillar, the world's largest heavy machinery maker, said the same last month.
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