August 22, 2017 Iron ore nears $80 a tonne Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since its 2017 lows.
August 22, 2017 Copper rally lifts Antofagasta’s profits — up 88% in first half of 2017 The miner believes a tightening global supply of copper will keep prices on the high-end of the spectrum this year and next.
August 21, 2017 Chile rejects divisive $2.5 billion Dominga copper-iron ore project A committee of six ministers pointed to numerous flaws with the project, including severe impact to a Humboldt penguin reserve.
August 20, 2017 World’s top 10 silver mines Only six of the top 20 producers are primary silver miners. The polymetallic ore deposits from which silver are recovered account for more than two-thirds of the world's silver resources.
August 18, 2017 Giant Peru mine blockade lifted after state of emergency Copper price rally cools after threat to global supply from top 5 Las Bambas mine is averted.
August 18, 2017 Changes to Brazil mining law to bring mostly higher taxes, costs — experts Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.
August 17, 2017 Silver producer moves newly acquired Argentinean projects forward Andrew Kaip, an analyst with BMO Capital Markets, reviewed this senior mining company's Q2/17 financial highlights and project milestones.
August 17, 2017 Argentina confirms charges for Barrick employees over 2015 cyanide spill at Veladero Court of appeals says charges of “pollution, negligence and malpractice" still in place for 8 of 9 people.
August 17, 2017 BHP commits $2.5bn to extend life of Spence copper mine in Chile Project will extend the life of its Spence copper mine in Chile by over 50 years, at a time when copper prices have reach their highest levels since late 2014.
August 16, 2017 Gold rush in Nicaragua — production doubles in little over 10 years Last year, the nation produced over 267,000 ounces of gold, significantly more than the 109,200 ounces it generated in 2006.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
