Fortescue Metals ups stake in Candente Copper

Compared to the wild swings iron ore dealers have to deal with, gold, coal and copper traders are coasting.

"In today's environment cost cutting is simply not enough."

World number two miner copes with 46% drop in price in first half of 2015 but keeps iron ore margins above 60% – where it's been for 15 years.

It's no secret that economic turmoil and extreme uncertainty in Greece pose major threats to the global economy.

70% of silver is mined as a byproduct – gold, base metal mine closures and declining capex will push silver market into deficit this year says new report.

Tahoe’s executive chair becomes CEO.

The action has triggered severe criticism, with many are accusing authorities of an excessive use of public force.

Family-controlled Antofagasta is surprise buyer of Chile copper mine.

The proposed open-pit surface and underground spodumene mine will produce lithium, highly used in the manufacturing of batteries for cell phones and electric cars.