BHP greenlights expansion at Escondida copper mine in Chile

Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.

Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.

New release of cpmPlus Expert Optimizer 7.0, ABB’s advanced process control software solution for cement and minerals industries.

A buildup of gas in the basement of the headquarters of the national oil company and not a bomb as local media reported caused the blast that killed 37 people and wounded dozens last week, Mexico's authorities announced late Monday.

The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months to come.

Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.

It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.

It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.

Uncertainty in the gold market