November 1, 2017

Peru mines minister sees investment up on high prices, permits

Mining investment in Peru set to fall for a fourth straight year in 2017, but Mining Minister Cayetana Aljovin expects it to bounce back in 2018.

November 1, 2017

Australia’s Capricorn copper mine set to start production in Nov

A joint venture between EMR and mining group Lighthouse Minerals, the operation is expected to produce 25,000-35,000 tonnes of copper concentrate a year.

November 1, 2017

Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central

Africa largest untapped source of growth for industry and would provide huge opportunity, says Rio Tinto's chief executive of energy and minerals.

November 1, 2017

Zinc producers in spotlight as demand powers past supply

According to the International Lead & Zinc Study Group, the 10 largest zinc companies account for roughly 45% of world total, leaving plenty of room for smaller producers to grow.

November 1, 2017

BHP to step up copper exploration, expansions to meet electric vehicles sector’s rising demand

World's biggest miner is getting ready to provide enough copper for the 140 million electric cars forecast by 2035.

November 1, 2017

Clean energy a boost for copper demand — ICA

Industry experts address the link between copper demand and clean energy in three sectors: alternative energy, electric mobility and energy-efficient equipment.

November 1, 2017

Sibanye-Stillwater shuts down Cooke gold mine, about 7,000 laid off

Company said it would keep its Beatrix West gold mine running for as long as it makes a profit, on average, over any continuous period of three months.

October 31, 2017

Nickel: The secret driver of the battery revolution

Commodity markets are being turned upside down by the EV revolution.

October 31, 2017

Electric cars set world’s nickel miners on new course

Battery boom promises new and growing market for high-grade nickel products, but half the world's supply of the metal is unsuitable for battery production.

October 31, 2017

Excelsior Mining very close to being fully permitted, re-rating awaits

Excelsior Mining continues to hit permitting milestones, says The Critical Investor, who profiles the company.