July 27, 2016 Peru losing its battle against illegal gold mining A force of marines and rangers sent in the past days to raid the Tambopata reserve, in the country’s southern Amazon, has already been outnumbered.
July 27, 2016 Successful and sustainable mining industry key to building Mali’s economy — Randgold Randgold’s mines in Mali annually accounted for between 7% and 11% of the country’s GDP, with Loulo having already contributed $2.3 billion to the country’s economy.
July 27, 2016 Antofagasta lowers full-year copper output target, says surplus shows little sign of easing The Chilean copper miner said full-year production would be at the lower end of the 710,000 to 740,000 tonnes it predicted in January.
July 26, 2016 Copper production growing by 1m tonnes a year ICSG study forecasts global copper output growing at a robust average annual rate of 4% to reach 26.5 million tonnes a year in 2019.
July 26, 2016 Barrick in talks with South African miners to sell stake in Acacia — report The potential sale of its its 64% interest in Acacia would be part of Barrick's broader strategy of selling non-core assets to reduce debt.
July 26, 2016 Seven rare earths that run our world Rare earth metals are often used in alloys to form powerful magnets needed for modern technology, or form useful compounds for other essential roles.
July 26, 2016 Germany ranked the world’s most energy-efficient country A new report has rated Germany the most energy-efficient country in the world.
July 26, 2016 China gold imports fall in June on higher prices, inventories Net gold imports dropped 38.5% to 70.886 tonnes in June, down from 115.29 tonnes in May, according to The Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department.
July 26, 2016 Surge in gold prices brings no change in fortune for Madagascar’s miners Lack of investment and regulation means life is hard for the men, women and children panning for tiny fragments of gold along the island’s river beds.
July 26, 2016 Caterpillar further cuts profit, sales forecast CAT said commodity prices remain on the low end and had yet to translate into increased mining activity or higher demand for equipment.
Platinum price set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost After hitting a record high of $2,478.50 per ounce on Monday, the metal is heading for its biggest yearly growth on record of 146%. December 30, 2025 | 08:37 am
