September 1, 2017

Kiwis protest against seabed mining

The Green Party wants to create New Zealand’s largest marine mammal sanctuary in order to stop extractive activities in the South Taranaki Bight

August 31, 2017

BHP hires Barclays, Citi for US shale gas divestment — sources

The business could fetch around $10 billion, two banking sources said.

August 30, 2017

EY’s Canadian mining eye index sees struggles in Q2

The loss was in part due to weakness in the price of nickel, with zinc remaining flat and copper seeing a slight increase.

August 30, 2017

Rio opens 16th Pilbara iron ore mine

Silvergrass adds 10 million tonnes of iron ore to the market as price stabilizes in the mid-$70s.

August 30, 2017

Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in Amazon

Federal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.

August 30, 2017

Sibanye halts divvy for first time as it swings to loss

The miner, South Africa’s largest gold producer, said that in the absence of a dividend, it’ll give investors two new shares for every 100 held.

August 28, 2017

Brazil to redo Amazon mining decree after criticism

Brazil's government will revise a decree that opened up a vast mineral reserve in the Amazon rainforest to mining responding to overwhelming criticism.

August 24, 2017

Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of Switzerland

The region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.

August 23, 2017

BHP Billiton to replace two directors in board shake-up

Controversial director Grant King is stepping down, only six months after joining the company amid concerns among investors over oil investments.

August 22, 2017

Iron ore nears $80 a tonne

Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since its 2017 lows.