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Fortescue Q2 shipments fall, flags higher iron ore discount

The iron ore producer said shipments fell to 40.5m tonnes in the three months ended Dec. 31 versus 42.2m tonnes in the same period a year ago.

Reuters | January 29, 2018 | 3:23 pm

Australia’s Newcrest Q2 gold output down marginally, maintains 2018 guidance

Newcrest Mining Ltd's second-quarter gold production fell 0.3 percent from a year ago but rose 17.2 percent over the prior quarter.

Reuters | January 29, 2018 | 3:09 pm

Glencore in ‘hiring frenzy’ as it readies to restart Lady Loretta zinc mine

Production at the Queensland-based operation was halted in 2015 because of falling zinc prices. Since then, prices for the metal have more than doubled.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2018 | 8:22 am

Rio Tinto talks loom as a lifeline for Freeport in Indonesia

When it comes to finally reaching a deal to secure Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s long-term right to keep mining in Indonesia, the ball appears to be firmly in Rio Tinto Group’s court.

Bloomberg News | January 26, 2018 | 2:29 am

Canada’s Gahcho Kue diamond mine boosts Anglo American output, but copper flat

The company beat expectations on Thursday with a 5% increase in 2017 production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2018 | 7:07 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

Goldman, Citi final bidders for Scotiabank’s metals business

The field of prospective bidders for ScotiaMocatta, the metals trading arm of Canada's Bank of Nova Scotia, has narrowed to two.

Reuters | January 24, 2018 | 2:56 pm

Rio Tinto and two former top execs must face fraud charges — SEC

SEC will push ahead with the prosecution of the company, former chief executive Tom Albanese and ex-chief financial officer Guy Elliott over alleged attempts to cover up multi-billion losses on a coal investment in Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2018 | 3:26 am

These are some of the top mining assets on the block

Big mining companies, restored to health following the 2015-16 price crash, are seeking to rationalize their portfolios and acquire assets in line with heightened focus on the best quality minerals and anticipated demand for battery materials.

Reuters | January 23, 2018 | 5:34 am

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