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These are top-10 global mining trends expected for 2018

Consulting firm Deloitte has published what it says will be the top-10 global trends in the mining industry this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2018 | 3:00 am

Caterpillar beats estimates again, delivers bullish outlook for 2018

The world's largest mining and construction equipment maker beat market expectations for fourth quarter earnings and said its sales growth momentum is expected to continue in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2018 | 3:23 am

Rio Tinto pulls offer for stake in world’s largest lithium miner

Decision doesn’t mean the miner has abandoned plans to capitalize on the electric-car boom, sources familiar with the matter say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2018 | 6:58 am

Vale closes sale of fertilizer business to Mosaic for $1.4 billion

Brazilian mining giant is retaining control of the TIPLAM port terminal, which was originally included in the deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2018 | 7:06 am

Chile and Argentina to lead lithium output growth after 2018

The bulk of new capacity would come online in 2019.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 4, 2018 | 5:03 pm

Vale to get $1.35 billion less for fertilizer business

The South American miner wants to retain control of the TIPLAM port terminal, which is an asset originally included in the deal.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 2, 2018 | 11:12 am

Potash Corp, Agrium win final approval to merge, forming Nutrien

Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc (POT.TO) and Agrium Inc (AGU.TO) have received final regulatory clearance to merge, forming a new company to be known as Nutrien.

Reuters | December 28, 2017 | 4:17 pm

Millennial expands lithium operations in Argentina

New acquisition would increase the Canadian company's holdings in Salta to 8,664 hectares.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 21, 2017 | 4:34 pm

Value of top 50 mining companies surge $140 billion in 2017

More than half the 2017 combined market cap gains for the world's largest listed miners accrued to just five firms as gold producers drop out of top 10.

Frik Els | December 20, 2017 | 3:43 pm

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