May 9, 2014 Escobal mine ramps up according to plan "Despite a handful of normal start-up issues, the operations team maintained operating costs within expectations.”
May 8, 2014 Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
May 8, 2014 Nickel at two-year high after Vale suspends Goro plant Vale claims water quality at the creek is back to normal.
May 8, 2014 Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.
May 7, 2014 GoGold starts processing ore in Mexico The processing is expected to gradually increase to 5,000 tonnes per day over the next three months.
May 7, 2014 Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
May 6, 2014 Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.
May 6, 2014 South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.
May 5, 2014 Rare mineral project in Nebraska to bring ‘huge economic opportunities’ NioCorp Developments' El Creek niobium mine could become the first such a mine in the US, which currently imports 100% of its needs for the metal.
May 5, 2014 Death toll rises to 12 in Colombian gold mine collapse Colombian authorities have ruled out the chance of finding any survivors.
CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly. January 30, 2026 | 06:21 pm
