August 2, 2017 Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.
August 1, 2017 Philippines says open pit mining ban to stay put Environment and Natural Resources minister Roy Cimatu also said there was no rush to make decision on suspended, closed mines.
August 1, 2017 Caterpillar in search of new CFO as Halverson to retire next year Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker.
July 31, 2017 Barrick Gold, Tanzania begin talks to resolve Acacia Mining dispute The world’s largest gold miner hopes to reach an agreement over claims against its subsidiary and the country’s current ban on mineral concentrate exports.
July 30, 2017 Mining jobs in Canada to go begging: MiHR report A torrent of retirements over the next 10 years is poised to wreak havoc on the mining labour market in Canada.
July 27, 2017 Teck’s steelmaking business jumps from $52M to $785M in 2Q What a difference a year makes.
July 27, 2017 Lucky Minerals allowed to explore for gold near Yellowstone National Park The Vancouver-based company plans to explore an area located within the privately-owned St. Julian mine claim block
July 26, 2017 Codelco and Anglo American recognize Metso’scontribution to safety Metso has been able to improve the safety of operations at both sites by developing and implementing innovative safety enhancements.
July 26, 2017 Indonesia closer to mining deal with Freeport, but hurdles remain Some issues still need to be resolved before the U.S. miner gets a new operating permit for its huge copper mine.
July 26, 2017 Here’s how to avoid being caught in mining scams These courses can help you identify and evaluate the risks involved in mining investments before it’s too late.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
