February 22, 2018 Barrick clings to top gold miner title as Newmont falls short About 50,000 ounces — roughly 125 gold bars — is all that stands in the way of Newmont overtaking Barrick as world's No.1 bullion miner.
February 22, 2018 Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.
February 22, 2018 Canada the world’s overall top mining destination, despite Saskatchewan fall That's considering the combined rankings of all its provinces and territories, but Finland is the most attractive jurisdiction this year.
February 21, 2018 Southern Copper to splash $2.5 billion on Peru project Winning bidder for Michiquillay project says production will start in 2025 to become one of the largest mines in the world's number two producing country.
February 21, 2018 Hochschild says Peru mine to bolster output this year Hochschild Mining Plc expects production to grow slightly this year as it ramps up output at the Pablo vein at its Pallancata mine in Peru
February 21, 2018 Miners rich in cash are aiming for fat dividends, debt payments The mining industry is awash with cash, and so far it’s got two main uses — pay down debt and reward investors.
February 21, 2018 Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise.
February 20, 2018 Southern Copper wins auction for massive Peru copper project Rio Tinto, Teck Resources, Hudbay were among copper miners interested in $2 billion Michiquillay project in Peru.
February 20, 2018 Barrick exec. to chair Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group Barrick Gold’s Chief Innovation Officer, Michelle Ash, will become the new Chair of GMSG in May 2018.
February 20, 2018 Toyota to make cheaper electric motors by halving use of rare earths Asia’s No.1 carmaker has developed a magnet that reduces dependence on neodymium, a key rare earth metal used in the world’s most powerful batteries for electric vehicles.
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