August 19, 2015 Canadian miner profit hit by Codelco’s striking contractors, snow storm Cerro Grande said the events had adversely impacted operations at its Pimenton mine in Chile, and will have a negative impact on its fourth fiscal quarter, ending Sept. 30, 2015.
August 18, 2015 Copper down to fresh six-year low after China market falls The red metal dropped to $5,012 on trading on the London Metal Exchange, approaching the level of $5,000 it last hit in late 2008.
August 17, 2015 Goldman Sachs abandons physical commodities after coal division sale The firm began disposing mining assets last year, as prices for most commodities began a downward trend and U.S. regulators increased pressure on banks to get out of risky businesses.
August 17, 2015 Barrick Gold reshuffles top management team Co-President Kelvin Dushnisky will take over as president as the world’s largest gold producer restructures management to boost efficiencies.
August 16, 2015 Construction begins at Colombia’s first gold mine in 20 years Red Eagle Mining (TSXV:RD) is spending $120 million to open Colombia's first gold mine in two decades.
August 14, 2015 Vale ordered to halt production at giant Amazon nickel mine Judge also orders compensation for indigenous people in the region following protests at mine responsible for 9% of Brazilian giant's nickel output.
August 14, 2015 Glencore sells stakes in three assets, gets only $290 million Investors weren't happy with the news. The stock dropped to record lows Friday, becoming the top loser on FTSE 350 mining index.
August 13, 2015 Glencore hit by $790 million writedown, cuts spending The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.
August 13, 2015 Global gold demand hits six-year-low as China, India buy less Total bullion demand dropped 12% in the second quarter of the year, due in part to directionless prices, the WGC says.
August 12, 2015 Iron ore price rally safe from yuan devaluation High cost domestic Chinese iron ore mines will stay shut, boosting already surging imports.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
