Iron ore, copper prices surge despite China factory data shockInvestors look beyond fall in manufacturing gauge to lowest on record to hopes of massive infrastructure stimulus from Beijing.Frik Els | March 2, 2020 | 1:51 pm
Copper to rally to $3 once virus passes, Chile minister saysPrices “should stabilize once the coronavirus passes,” Prokurica said in…Bloomberg News | March 2, 2020 | 1:40 pm
Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – reportThe latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging…Jackson Chen | March 2, 2020 | 11:02 am
EPA stands by claim that Pebble mine would harm Bristol Bay wildlife, economy Mine proponents have called the EPA's review an attempted 'pre-emptive veto.' Ana Komnenic | January 15, 2014 | 10:09 pm
Newcrest boosts gold and copper production 2014 output on track to reach top end of guidance range. Ana Komnenic | January 15, 2014 | 8:15 pm
BHP, Glencore, Anglo to boost Chile’s copper output to a record 6 million tonnes this year It’d be the first time Chile’s copper output exceeds the 6 million tonnes. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2014 | 12:29 pm
Nickel price: Indonesia ban not enough to lift oversupplied market Top exporter Indonesia's ban on ore shipments largely off-set by record global stockpiles of ore and metal and rising mine output. Frik Els | January 14, 2014 | 6:36 pm
Movie about 33 Chilean miners rescued alive goes ahead amid alleged dispute over rights Film company is in Chile to recruit about 1,000 background actors and extras needed to replicate Camp Hope in the Atacama Desert. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2014 | 5:50 pm
Peru announces national strategy against illegal mining Includes involvement of police and military forces. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2014 | 4:41 pm
Indonesia ban rocks nickel market Against expectations of a last minute climbdown by authorities, Indonesia's nickel, bauxite and tin ore ban went into effect Sunday. Frik Els | January 12, 2014 | 8:32 pm
Mongolia sees Oyu Tolgoi deal this month If Rio Tinto and Mongolia can reach a deal on a $6bn+ expansion of the copper-gold mine it would completely transform the Asian nation's economy. Frik Els | January 12, 2014 | 7:30 pm
Topping the list of Canada’s wealthiest ‘losers’ are two mining magnates Canadian Business' list of Canada's most well-to-do shows which billionaires lost the most in 2013. Ana Komnenic | January 10, 2014 | 9:37 pm