Chilean mining costs highest in the world, despite saving measures Production costs in Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, were 5.4% higher last year when compared to its global peers’ average. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2016 | 5:50 am
Gold Reserve, Venezuela rework seizure settlement Venezuela government given more time to come up with initial payment which has been halved to $300 million. Frik Els | November 14, 2016 | 4:59 am
Warnings as copper price surge continues After underperforming badly in 2016, copper is now firmly in a bull market with a 26% rise in just three weeks, jumping to a 17-month high on Friday. Frik Els | November 11, 2016 | 1:08 am
Harmony logs record quarterly revenue, halves debt The world's fifth largest gold miner increased production, had stronger cash flows and paid shareholders a dividend in the first quarter of its 2017 financial year. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2016 | 6:38 am
Anti-mining groups force Hudbay to keep Peruvian operation suspended Police are on the scene to maintain order, the firm said, adding that efforts continue to resolve the situation peacefully through talks. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2016 | 3:44 am
Forget gold price. The real Trump rally is in copper Industrial metals surge as US president elect vows massive infrastructure spending – budget could top $500 billion. Frik Els | November 10, 2016 | 2:12 am
Major Aussie miners BHP, Hancock to mine in Ecuador — report Ecuador began last month granting licences for new exploration areas, with over 300 of them to be awarded by the year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2016 | 8:55 am
Copper price: Don’t expect any 2017 fireworks Copper market remains well-supplied. Frik Els | November 8, 2016 | 12:26 am
World’s largest gold project just got rather expensive Updated study shows it would cost $5 billion, or over 20% of Barrick Gold's current market value. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2016 | 7:05 am