July 7, 2015

Copper prices hit 6-year low, blame China

As high volatility in the Chinese stock-market reinforced worries of a dropping demand from the nation, the world’s top metals consumer.

July 7, 2015

These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

July 7, 2015

Potash Corp. buying K+S AG far from a sure thing

The market may be factoring in a roughly 60% chance that Potash Corp. successfully acquires K+S AG, but one analyst from J.P. Morgan thinks the odds are much lower.

July 7, 2015

Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry

But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.

July 7, 2015

Iron ore prices going from bad to worse — below $50

The sustained losses place smaller miners back in the danger zone.

July 6, 2015

Tanzania puts former mining minister behind bars over gold deal

He was found guilty of issuing illegal tax exemptions to a gold audit firm, which cost the government millions of dollars in lost revenues.

July 6, 2015

South Africa’s main union rejects gold firms wage offer

Companies are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s five-month platinum strike, but their ability to raise salaries is limited.

July 6, 2015

New mining code in Burkina Faso should not affect current operations — Iamgold

The code, which is yet to be formalized into law, respects clauses in existing deals, said the miner.

July 6, 2015

How Canada’s emissions cuts could spur Keystone XL pipeline approval

Ottawa hopes new emissions rules will get the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline one step closer to US State Department approval.

July 6, 2015

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.