August 23, 2015 Mining private equity is being fundamentally transformed Appian Capital founder Michael Scherb: "You're now seeing the same changes in mining that happened in oil and gas which is now heavily supported by PE"
August 20, 2015 Latin American mines are most dissatisfied with the cost of maintenance and servicing New study shows mines throughout Latin America are dissatisfied with their Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) over cost-related factors, in particular maintenance and servicing costs.
August 19, 2015 Decision in Rio Tinto’s case against Vale over Simandou imminent— report New York court must decide by September whether or not it accepts Vale and BSGR request to dismiss the lawsuit that claims they conspired to steal Rio's rights over the…
August 19, 2015 Glencore stock getting hammered as China slowdown, commodities rout hit profit The world's leading commodity trader stock slumped to a record low Wednesday after it revealed it swung to a steep first-half loss of $676 million.
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.
Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf SA, before bringing in a new majority shareholder, as interest in the troubled copper and cobalt producer intensifies. January 16, 2026 | 09:49 am
