November 22, 2017 Escondida to lay off 3% of its workforce Officials for the world’s largest copper mine say they are “adjusting production processes.”
November 22, 2017 Whoever wins Presidential election, Chile state copper giant may get boost The world's largest copper miner, Codelco, may see a boost in investment cash regardless of who wins next month's presidential runoff in Chile, as both candidates have vowed to end…
November 21, 2017 Monarca Minerals wants to acquire property in Chihuahua San José is a 5,580-hectare property that shows multi-element mineralization.
November 21, 2017 Canada’s Wealth Minerals, Chinese firm to bid for world’s largest lithium miner The two firms are just the latest names in a long list of companies that includes major players such as Rio Tinto, interested in grabbing a stake in Chile’s Chemical…
November 20, 2017 Peru takes steps to legalize artisanal and small-scale miners The world's No. 2 copper and zinc producer has been trying to regulate small-scale and artisanal mining activities since 2002.
November 20, 2017 BHP, Vale get extension to settle $48 billion Samarco claim BHP Billiton Ltd and Vale SA have secured a 150-day extension from a Brazilian court to negotiate a settlement of a $48 […]
November 20, 2017 Rio Tinto’s M&A madness Some companies are good at takeovers. Rio Tinto Group isn't one of them.
November 20, 2017 ‘Explorer of the Year’ recipient convincingly updates resource in a booming zinc market The Critical Investor profiles a company exploring a high-grade zinc property, and explains why he believes the upcoming PEA could surprise markets.
November 20, 2017 Brazil’s Vale denies postponing sale of New Caledonia mine stake Brazil's Vale SA denied that it had decided to postpone the sale of a stake in the New Caledonia nickel mine, saying it is continuing to look for a partner.
November 20, 2017 Vale says still looking to sell stake in New Caledonia nickel mine The miner denied it had decided to suspend the sale of a stake in its loss-making New Caledonia nickel mine (VNC), and added that its plan to find a partner…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
