Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining

Certain commodities tend to fly under the radar for periods of time. One of those metals that comes and goes is zinc – and after shooting up in price over 35% this year, it definitely has the attention of many investors and speculators again.

BHP is not the first major player to flag green shoots in the mining industry. Caterpillar, the world's largest heavy machinery maker, said the same last month.

MiningWatch plans to file a private prosecution against Mount Polley Mining Corporation and the B.C. government.

The miner plans using proceeds from the exercise of the purchase rights and any direct sales of Brio shares to reduce debt.

Last year, the country's cobalt production accounted for just over half of the world's output.

Higher upfront costs but better ROI on massive gold-copper mine: Seabridge Gold.

He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.

Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed Oberhelman as chief executive.

After losing money for three years to 2015, Harmony is now focused on finding mines able to offset falling production at its South African operations.