October 16, 2014 Sponsor AkzoNobel showcases optimized flotation collectors AkzoNobel will present a paper at IMPC 2014, in Chile, proving a new three-component anionic collector for phosphate ore flotation that meets all the requirements for flotation efficacy and sustainability.
October 16, 2014 Brazil’s iron ore giant MMX seeks bankruptcy protection Ex-billionaire Eike Batista’s main mining unit became the third of his companies to file for bankruptcy protection in a year.
October 15, 2014 Newmont’s Conga mine could remain halted until 2018 The future of the proposed $5 billion Conga copper and gold project in Peru remains in limbo as its main opponent was recently re-elected governor of the region where the…
October 15, 2014 Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."
October 15, 2014 Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020 Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary.
October 15, 2014 Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply 2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark
October 10, 2014 Valemax finally allowed at Chinese port The mega-ship Shandong Da Ren docked at Dongjiakou port in Qingdao, eastern China, on Oct. 2.
October 9, 2014 Glencore considered Australia listing: report The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.
October 9, 2014 Costs of Mexico copper mine spill climbs to almost $140 million Figure is based on preliminary assessments of the damage caused to water, flora, fauna, and wildlife, as well as official information on water quality.
October 9, 2014 Iron ore war: Rio Tinto ‘not standing still’ over BHP’s production boost The head of the iron ore division, Andrew Harding, defens Rio's own plans to ramp up ore production.
Gold price surpasses $4,900 as record rally carries on Spot gold rose nearly 2% to set a fresh all-time high of $4,923.63 per ounce. January 22, 2026 | 11:59 am
