June 4, 2013 Chinese miners eye Glencore Xstrata copper mine in Peru The two firms weighing rival bids are said to be Chinalco Mining Corp International, a subsidiary of China's state-run aluminum group, and Hong Kong-listed MMG Ltd.
June 4, 2013 More bad news for Barrick: Pascua Lama production delayed deep into 2015 The revised production start date will bring higher capital costs, bumping the project cost estimate up as high as $8.5 billion.
June 3, 2013 Three of Carlos Slim’s mines shut down by labour conflict Two gold and silver mines, and one copper mine owned by the world's second richest man have shuttered their doors.
June 3, 2013 Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.
June 3, 2013 Ontario Securities Commission asked to probe Tahoe Resources for alleged violence in Guatemala Company's staff faces claims of obstructing justice and ordering to shoot protestors.
June 3, 2013 Fears Brazil will force Vale into new Argentine potash deal Former and current presidents of Brazil appear to be working hard at resurrecting the $6 billion-plus project.
June 1, 2013 Iron ore price: China’s weekend surprise could stop slump turning into rout Better economic news from China over the weekend could help iron ore prices recover from last week's big scare.
May 30, 2013 Pacific Potash ready to feed Brazil In 2012, Brazil imported 7.5 million tonnes of potash.
May 30, 2013 Numbers don’t lie: Aussie capex drops, mining boom is over Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line. February 15, 2026 | 09:34 am
