October 20, 2017 Southern Copper to resume Tia Maria project in Peru as permit imminent Peruvian government is expected to issue a long-awaited construction permit for the mine in the first quarter of 2018.
October 19, 2017 BHP presents united front against activist Elliott Ken MacKenzie defended CEO after attacks from activist investor Elliott Advisors prompted speculation that the end of Andrew Mackenzie's tenure was imminent.
October 19, 2017 Vale’s iron ore output hits another record Iron ore production rose 3.3% compared with the same period last year to hit a fresh quarterly record of 95.1 million tonnes.
October 18, 2017 Vale shareholders elect two Aberdeen-backed candidates to board Guerra and Saboya, two of four competing candidates for the board, were nominated by Aberdeen Asset Management.
October 18, 2017 Trio of firm’s mines log strong performance in Q3/17 Hecla Mining Co.'s Q3 production of silver, lead and zinc exceeded BMO's expectations, whereas that of gold reached the anticipated level.
October 18, 2017 Chile’s Cochilco boosts copper forecast to near $3 per pound in 2018 It expects an average global copper price of $2.95 per pound in 2018, a sharp upward revision from its mid-year estimate of $2.68, due to greater demand in China.
October 18, 2017 Vale puts stake in New Caledonian nickel unit up for sale Move is part of a wider review of low performing assets after new Chief Executive Fabio Schvartsman took charge in June.
October 18, 2017 First Majestic Silver output climbs The Mexico-focused miner produced 4 million ounces of silver in the third quarter of 2017 from its six operating silver mines.
October 17, 2017 BHP’s copper production up sharply, iron ore down Fire shrinks Mt Whaleback iron ore production, but output at world's largest copper mine Escondida in Chile jumps 23%.
October 16, 2017 Copper price: Rio slashes production guidance Delayed ramp-up at Escondida, mine sequencing at Kennecott.
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