April 23, 2015

Caterpillar results beat expectations but forecasts weak year

The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.

April 23, 2015

One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru

Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.

April 23, 2015

Low diamond prices push Anglo American to cut output

The global miner trimmed its forecast from 32m-34m carats to 30m-32m because of “current trading conditions”.

April 23, 2015

Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations

The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.

April 22, 2015

Iron ore price rockets

Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.

April 22, 2015

How to make money in renewable energy: NBF’s Rupert Merer

Rupert Merer analyzes that growing energy sector for National Bank Financial and tells The Mining Report why betting on the future of renewables is a prudent strategy for profit growth.

April 22, 2015

Vale hits new iron ore production record

It produced 77.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the period, up 4.5% from a year earlier.

April 21, 2015

Over 240 mining and energy projects waiting for investors in Cuba

Cuba, the world’s sixth largest nickel producer and one of the top 10 nickel mining countries, also holds significant deposits of other minerals and oil, new U.S. Geological Survey report…

April 17, 2015

Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining

Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.

April 17, 2015

Prospect generator Miranda Gold (MAD.V) chases discovery in Colombia and high-grade production in Alaska

Miranda Gold CEO Ken Cunningham sees 2-3 more difficult years ahead for mining investors, which gives his company more time to acquire and advance its projects with less competition.