November 23, 2016

Rio Tinto sells Scottish aluminum assets for $410 million

With this deal, Rio has now agreed to more than $1.3bn in divestments this year.

November 22, 2016

Barrick on track to meet 2016 debt reduction target — Haywood

The sales of Kalgoorlie and Barrick's 63% interest in Acacia would provide well in excess of $2 billion.

November 21, 2016

About 500 iron ore jobs to go at Rio Tinto

The world's second largest miner said the job cuts at its Australian iron ore business are part of a restructuring of the division.

November 20, 2016

Rio to idle Hope Downs 4 over Christmas

Employees at Rio Tinto's (LON,NYSE,ASX:RIO) Hope Downs 4 mine in Australia will do better than a lump of coal over Christmas this year.

November 18, 2016

Gold Fields withdraws $1.4bn offer for Kirkland Lake

The Johannesburg-based company, however, said it remained interested in a negotiated transaction.

November 18, 2016

Falcon Group expands presence in Australia with new Perth office

Leading specialist financier Falcon Group opens second Australian office – with a particular focus on providing support to mining and the mining services sector

November 17, 2016

China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens

Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.

November 17, 2016

Heads roll at Rio Tinto over Simandou probe — Davies, Valentine fired

Energy and Minerals chief executive Alan Davies said he would take the mining giant to court over his dismissal, adding there were “no grounds” for his termination.

November 17, 2016

VIDEO: Eagles attack and take down drones at remote mining site in Australia

South Africa's Gold Fields has already lost nine of these vehicles since it adopted the technology at its St Ives operation, in Western Australia.

November 17, 2016

Of 22 banks polled NO-ONE sees copper price rally continue

New survey of analysts calls into question post-Trump surge with consensus forecasts pointing to sharp decline by year-end and continuing weakness in 2017.