Codelco reaches deal with small unions at El Teniente

Group of 42 Congolese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) say difficult market conditions do not justify further delays.

Swedish mining and smelting company Boliden AB will pay cash for Kevitsa mine.

This is the second company allowed to proceed on breeding grounds against the advice of N.W.T. government.

The infractions include not implementing measures to control emissions, altering the natural habitat for native wildlife, and operating a tailings dam in an unauthorized fashion.

The overseas unit of China’s largest state-owned copper and zinc producer is the latest victim of a sustained rout in metal prices.

Traders were quick to hit their sell buttons as official figures released in Beijing today showed exports in February were down a whopping 25.4 percent from the previous year.

The recent surge in prices of gold, oil and other commodities has come prematurely, says the bank, arguing that lower prices are needed for markets to rebalance.

Causes of the wall collapse at the open pit KOV mine are still unclear.

EY notes that after the fifth consecutive year of declining deal volume and values, increasing levels of financial distress will trigger more divestments, spin-offs, joint ventures and possibly hostile takeover bids.