Three of Carlos Slim’s mines shut down by labour conflict Two gold and silver mines, and one copper mine owned by the world's second richest man have shuttered their doors. MINING.com Editor | June 3, 2013 | 11:03 pm
Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 7:24 pm
Indonesia tells Freeport to halt copper-gold mine for 3 months The world's No. 2 copper mine has been practically halted from May 14 at estimated cost of about $15 million a day in lost production. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 5:05 pm
Glencore Xstrata and Indian firms eye Rio’s $10bn assets for sale Sale is part of CEO Sam Walsh’s plans to reduce operating costs by $5 billion over the next two years. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 1:13 pm
Glencore Xstrata and Blackstone eye Rio Tinto’s stake in Iron Ore Company of Canada Rio trying to sell its 59% stake. MINING.com Editor | June 2, 2013 | 11:10 pm
Report: China starts stockpiling metals again The Chinese State Reserves Bureau has returned to the nickel market in a big way. Copper may be next. Frik Els | June 2, 2013 | 6:03 pm
Grasberg could stay shut for two months after Indonesia minister calls for halt Indonesia orders all production stopped at Freeport mine until an independent investigation – which is expected to take two months – is completed. Frik Els | June 1, 2013 | 8:53 pm
New accident jeopardizes Freeport’s Indonesian copper supply Strained relations between the company and labour unions casts doubt on whether the mine will be able to ship to customers. Kerry Hall | May 31, 2013 | 10:40 pm
Codelco Q1 profits down 43% year-over-year Q1 output is up 3%. MINING.com Editor | May 31, 2013 | 3:01 am
