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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2016 | 4:00 am

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.

Frik Els | November 17, 2016 | 3:22 am

Anglo’s Los Bronces copper mine in Chile seized by protesters

About 100 hooded protesters have seized parts of the copper mine, Anglo American's biggest operation in Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2016 | 7:05 am

Rio learnt about Simandou dubious payment over a year ago — report

Company is said to have found out about the emails referring to a questionable $10.5m payment to a consultant over the Guinea project more than a year ago, not 'just' in August, as it claimed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2016 | 3:45 am

Gold miners to add 10m ounces per year by 2020

But US gold mining industry will stagnate says BMI Research in new study.

Frik Els | November 15, 2016 | 6:26 am

Rio Tinto staff shaken to the core by bribery probe — CEO

Speculation is running and some of what is being said strikes at the heart of the culture and values of the company, chief executive officer Jean-Sébastien Jacques said in an internal memo.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2016 | 9:04 am

Chilean mining costs highest in the world, despite saving measures

Production costs in Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, were 5.4% higher last year when compared to its global peers’ average.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2016 | 5:50 am

Gold Reserve, Venezuela rework seizure settlement

Venezuela government given more time to come up with initial payment which has been halved to $300 million.

Frik Els | November 14, 2016 | 4:59 am

Could President Trump pull the US out of NAFTA?

Under current law and absent the passage of new legislation, the president does have legal authority to take the requisite steps to withdraw the U.S. from NAFTA and raise tariffs on imports.

Richard A. Walawender - Miller Canfield | November 14, 2016 | 2:47 am

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