November 6, 2015 Vale says S11D to push costs down to $10 a tonne World's top iron ore miner saves $2.6 billion on giant expansion bringing 90 million tonnes of ultra-cheap ore to markets in little over a year's time.
November 5, 2015 Several casualties feared after tailings dam bursts in Brazil Images of widespread damage.
November 5, 2015 Even iron ore lump prices are being crushed Premiums for lump ore which let steelmakers lower pollution and cut costs have shrunk from $20 to just $3 a tonne.
November 5, 2015 Latin America’s mining industry remains optimistic — report Most mining companies and financiers active in Mexico, Central and South America continue to explore, develop and operate projects despite current market conditions.
November 4, 2015 Iron ore price drop near record low ‘self imposed’ Cliffs CEO heaps scorn on Rio Tinto and BHP living in "an imaginary world" as iron ore falls to second lowest spot price on record.
November 4, 2015 Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it…
November 3, 2015 These 10 mines will set the copper price for the next decade Producing nearly a quarter of global copper, these gigantic mines are undergoing multi-billion dollar expansions.
November 3, 2015 Silver Wheaton pays $900m for Glencore silver stream The Vancouver-based streaming company says the deal immediately adds expected average silver production of 5.1 million ounces per year.
November 3, 2015 Chile’s Codelco lays off over 4,000 workers The drastic move makes of Codelco the mining company that has let go the highest amount of workers in Chile since copper prices began their decline over a year ago.
November 1, 2015 Peru’s Garcia makes mining key pillar of his presidential campaign The former president says lack of immediate benefits for communities has driven mining opposition causing the country to lose billions worth of gold and copper projects.
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