October 31, 2017

Settlement in $48 billion lawsuit against BHP, Vale postponed again

Samarco JV iron ore mine in Brazil remains closed two years after deadly dam burst.

October 31, 2017

Anglo American investors demand clarity as dealmaker incoming chairman arrives

Stuart Chambers faces investor calls for clear direction at the company, long seen as a potential takeover target.

October 31, 2017

More than 10 firms in the running for Codelco’s lithium assets — chairman

The state miner is seeking private-sector partners to develop and exploit its vast Maricunga and Pedernales deposits in the north of Chile.

October 30, 2017

Canada’s 3rd largest mining IPO points to healthy investor appetite

Zinc major Nexa Resources up more than 12% since Friday's IPO.

October 30, 2017

Former Gemfields exc.-led firm grabs Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia

Fura Gems aims to resume production at the mine within six months of the deal closure.

October 27, 2017

Major with cohort of Mexican mines is on track to achieve 2017 production guidance

BMO Capital Markets reviewed this silver and gold miner's Q3/17 production results.

October 27, 2017

Small mining companies shun London market after IPO flops

Lacklustre performances by small mining companies on the London Stock Exchange are driving rivals in need of cash to find alternative ways to raise capital.

October 26, 2017

Fortescue Q1 iron ore shipments up, price forecast down

Fortescue Metals Group reported slight rise in fiscal first-quarter iron ore shipments, also warned its ore was selling at a greater discount than expected.

October 26, 2017

Vale is stockpiling iron ore to make the most of higher prices

Third quarter results for the Brazilian miner, the world's top iron ore producer, show a 19 million tonne gap between sales and output.

October 25, 2017

Antofagasta trims costs forecast as Q3 copper output rises

Despite the quarterly increase in net cash costs Antofagasta said the 2017 costs would be below the $1.30 per pound previously forecast.