October 25, 2016 Anglo American soars on positive production report Shares were up more than 5% after the firm posted higher output across all divisions, except for copper, and said market conditions for its diamond business had improved.
October 25, 2016 Vale, BHP iron ore venture can’t pay creditors Brazil's suspended iron ore producer Samarco misses another payment on its $3.8 billion debt as it struggles to stay afloat following deadly dam burst.
October 24, 2016 Protest ends at MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine in Peru, exports to resume The process of restoring calm in local communities and the re-opening of essential infrastructure is now underway, said the miner Monday.
October 23, 2016 Las Bambas protests could halt copper production Copper bulls might be tempted to place buy orders after a protest at a Peruvian mine turned ugly about 10 days ago.
October 21, 2016 Worker dies at La Escondida mine La Escondida is 57.5% owned by BHP Billiton and 30% owned by Rio Tinto.
October 21, 2016 Mexico’s mining sector to reach $17.8bn by 2020 on the back of silver, zinc prices The country's sector, dominated by precious metals and zinc, will be well-positioned for the expected price outperformance of these commodities, shows new report.
October 20, 2016 Brazil charges 21 people with homicide in Samarco disaster If convicted, accused executives could face sentences of between 12 and 30 years in prison.
October 20, 2016 Dentons supports Mining & Investment Latin America Summit for third year in a row For a third consecutive year, Dentons is proud to support the Mining & Investment Latin America Summit (MILA), the largest mining and investment event in Latin America, which was incepted…
October 20, 2016 BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year He said he had intended to announce his retirement last year but chose to stay on while BHP dealt with the aftermath of the Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.
October 20, 2016 Mineria Activa acquires 90% of Pampa Camarones for US$18mm Private equity firm Mineria Activa acquired 90% of Pampa Camarones through a US$18mm capital increase in the company.
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said. January 21, 2026 | 07:16 am
