Venezuela asks Bank of England to sell its gold to UN – sourcesThe effort signals that Maduro is desperately seeking financial resources as the country’s economy struggles.Reuters | April 30, 2020 | 8:59 am
Endeavour Silver to reopen Mexican minesPresident Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he would allow the…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2020 | 6:55 am
Codelco raises $800 million to face crisisChile’s state-owned copper miner said it received more than 320…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2020 | 3:45 am
INFOGRAPHIC: Vale’s gigantic ore carriers The world's largest dry bulk cargo ships capable of carrying 400,000 tonnes, more than twice the size of competitors' fleets. Frik Els | September 26, 2014 | 5:48 pm
Vale orders 10 more mega-carriers Brazilian giant's Valemax vessels capable of carrying double the ore of competitors' fleets changes the China export game. Frik Els | September 26, 2014 | 5:27 pm
World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 4:09 pm
Chile sees $105bn mining investment in next decade The massive figure includes a recently announced $23.5 billion for state-owned copper miner Codelco to revamp century-old mines that are running out of profitable ore. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 4:57 pm
CHART: BHP before and after spin-off Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger. Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am
Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers. Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:58 pm
Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years. Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:25 pm
China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 2:34 pm
New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 2:06 pm