A global look at high-risk tailings dams

While it did not release price terms, it is believed the group will be selling its crop nutrient for US$315 per a tonne,

The situation, industry officials said Friday, can’t continue for much longer.

Experts are raising questions about the legitimacy of North Korea's estimated reserves of rare earths, used from computers to cars and defense missiles.

The firm said poor coal prices meant it would not make sense to extend the life of the mine.

The company said the suspension of operation at the copper is momentary, as northern Chile is being hit by torrential rain and snow.

Until Mick Davis pulls the trigger on X2's $5.6 billion, wishful thinking and unhealthy skepticism will pervade talk around private equity and mining.

The competition watchdog did not welcome chairman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest call for rivals Rio, BHP and Vale to agree to cap production.

The move may be the first of many more competitive deals by producers in the potash market, which has historically operated with large joint ventures controlling prices.

The copper and gold miner will pay a dividend of 5 cents.