January 29, 2015

MMG to begin pre-extraction at Las Bambas despite copper rout

The firm expects production at Ferrobamba, one of the four deposits that make up Las Bambas project, to start early next year.

January 28, 2015

Anglo American set for commodity slump-triggered charge

The firm became the first major mining company to openly accept the toll that slumping commodity prices are taking on the global industry.

January 28, 2015

Antofagasta expects slightly weaker-than-expected copper output

Chilean mining firm Antofagasta expects a smaller-than-expected increase in production this year after posting annual output for 2014 in line with its guidance.

January 27, 2015

Another day another iron ore price drop

Another slide on Tuesday drops iron ore price 13.4% year to date, but latest forecasts see another double digit dip from current levels.

January 27, 2015

Commodity prices hit Caterpillar profit — down 25%

CAT keeps slashing costs as it tries to offset issues out of its control, such as the falling price for everything from iron ore to oil.

January 27, 2015

Congo risking billions with planned tax hike, mining code revision

The central Africa nation may also lose its position as the continent’s top copper producer.

January 26, 2015

The bottom is falling out of the iron ore price

Down 4% to fresh five-and-half year low.

January 23, 2015

Anglo American mulls sale of more coal mines in Australia

The operations that may be added to the list of assets for sale are Dawson and Foxleigh, in Queensland.

January 23, 2015

Baja Mining’s long-delayed and almost dead El Boleo finally reaches production

Red metal output at the mine, over 18 months behind schedule and $750 million over budget, is expected to ramp-up by July.

January 22, 2015

Peruvian rare earth discovery richer than initially thought

Geology consultants leading the project found the rare earth claim has the highest range of rare earth metals in Peru.