August 8, 2018 “Catastrophic” shutdowns expected at Rusal if U.S. sanctions remain Under the terms of the sanctions, imposed in April in response to Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, U.S. customers must wind down business with Rusal by Oct.…
August 8, 2018 Barrick says copper operation in Saudi Arabia not affected by diplomatic dispute The Canadian miner said it has a strong relationship with partner Ma’aden.
August 8, 2018 Humiliated for years, women are fighting back in Chile’s mines Mining companies around the globe are joining an industrywide push for gender equality and launching initiatives to increase the proportion of women working in mine pits, smelters and refineries.
August 8, 2018 Indonesia issues new tax rules as Freeport seeks fiscal guarantee Freeport reshapes Indonesia business in deal with govt.
August 8, 2018 Glencore credits China’s ‘Blue Skies’ program for strong H1 Protectionism could limit future growth.
August 7, 2018 Linamar sees higher metals costs as ‘opportunistic’ U.S. companies hike prices The U.S. Commerce Department said it was investigating recent steel price hikes to determine whether some market participants were "illegitimately profiteering" from 25 percent tariffs introduced by Trump on steel…
August 7, 2018 Latin America-focused copper miner now eyeing Canada Westminster Resources to buy a land package in the Ronge district of Saskatchewan.
August 6, 2018 BHP asks for government mediation in talks at Chile’s Escondida The union had earlier asked the company to negotiate by 10:00 a.m. local time but said in a statement later on Monday that it had begun preparing for a strike.
August 6, 2018 Russia’s Rusal shuts down Nadvoitsky plant due to U.S. sanctions Russia's Rusal is the world's largest aluminium producer outside China.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am