Peru mining production to drop by 15% this year

Appian Capital founder Michael Scherb: "You're now seeing the same changes in mining that happened in oil and gas which is now heavily supported by PE"

New York court must decide by September whether or not it accepts Vale and BSGR request to dismiss the lawsuit that claims they conspired to steal Rio's rights over the asset.

The world's leading commodity trader stock slumped to a record low Wednesday after it revealed it swung to a steep first-half loss of $676 million.

Cerro Grande said the events had adversely impacted operations at its Pimenton mine in Chile, and will have a negative impact on its fourth fiscal quarter, ending Sept. 30, 2015.

The red metal dropped to $5,012 on trading on the London Metal Exchange, approaching the level of $5,000 it last hit in late 2008.

The firm began disposing mining assets last year, as prices for most commodities began a downward trend and U.S. regulators increased pressure on banks to get out of risky businesses.

Co-President Kelvin Dushnisky will take over as president as the world’s largest gold producer restructures management to boost efficiencies.

Red Eagle Mining (TSXV:RD) is spending $120 million to open Colombia's first gold mine in two decades.

Judge also orders compensation for indigenous people in the region following protests at mine responsible for 9% of Brazilian giant's nickel output.