October 23, 2016 Las Bambas protests could halt copper production Copper bulls might be tempted to place buy orders after a protest at a Peruvian mine turned ugly about 10 days ago.
October 21, 2016 Canada’s Ajax mine could cost $100 million in lawsuits: Mining Watch Taking as an example what’s happening at the Malartic mine in Quebec, the watchdog presented “conservative estimates” on possible actions against the gold and copper project in B.C.
October 21, 2016 Worker dies at La Escondida mine La Escondida is 57.5% owned by BHP Billiton and 30% owned by Rio Tinto.
October 21, 2016 Mexico’s mining sector to reach $17.8bn by 2020 on the back of silver, zinc prices The country's sector, dominated by precious metals and zinc, will be well-positioned for the expected price outperformance of these commodities, shows new report.
October 20, 2016 Rio Tinto to ship less iron ore despite increased demand from China Smaller rival Fortescue Metals went the opposite way — it increased iron ore exports by 5% in the Sep. quarter.
October 20, 2016 BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year He said he had intended to announce his retirement last year but chose to stay on while BHP dealt with the aftermath of the Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.
October 20, 2016 Mineria Activa acquires 90% of Pampa Camarones for US$18mm Private equity firm Mineria Activa acquired 90% of Pampa Camarones through a US$18mm capital increase in the company.
October 19, 2016 Tires are a top five cost for a miner KalTire Canada's VP of Operations talks about company's innovations when it comes to monitoring, changing and recycling tires.
October 19, 2016 World’s largest miner wants 50 pct of workforce to be female by 2025: report "We challenge dated stereotypes about jobs in the resources industry.”
October 19, 2016 Pistol Bay becomes dominant landholder in the Confederation Lake Greenstone Belt The Canadian junior announced the acquisition of all properties and deposits from AurCrest Gold and Glencore.
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
