October 23, 2016

Chinese coal-mining boss sentenced to death 

The former manager of a Chinese state-owned coal-mining firm has been found guilty of accepting bribes and given a death sentence.

October 20, 2016

Rio Tinto to ship less iron ore despite increased demand from China

Smaller rival Fortescue Metals went the opposite way — it increased iron ore exports by 5% in the Sep. quarter.

October 20, 2016

2017 not so good for nickel: BMI

BMI predicts that in 2017 nickel prices will start to moderately decline, as the global market moves into 27.2 thousand tonnes surplus.

October 20, 2016

Cat scales back room and pillar business

CAT said it remains committed to existing customers.

October 19, 2016

Gold prices up

December Comex gold was last up $7.40 an ounce at $1,270.30.

October 18, 2016

Thermal coal just hit $100 per tonne and may stay this high until 2017

The last time prices for the commodity were this high was in 2012.

October 17, 2016

Miners still sceptical that coal surge will hold

Prices rose after China — the world’s biggest consumer and producer — cut its output.

October 17, 2016

Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t

He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.

October 14, 2016

Philippines to extend ban on new mines, review current permits

The move is part of the government's increasing efforts to clamp down on damage caused by the mining industry in the nation, the world's top nickel ore supplier.

October 14, 2016

Comex copper price falls

The red metal closed Thursday at $2.1220 per pound.