February 27, 2019

Rio Tinto investors partying like it’s 2014

Miner will pay a special dividend worth $4 billion, or $2.43 cent a share, as it recorded its highest annual underlying earnings in the last five years.

February 27, 2019

Rio Tinto may have found its next major copper mine in Western Australia

The world's second largest miner has confirmed an "exciting" copper find at its Winu project, in the Paterson Range in the East Pilbara.

February 26, 2019

Oz Minerals annual profit slips but Prominent Hill project outperforms

The copper-focused miner posted a 1 percent drop in underlying net profit after tax.

February 26, 2019

‘Bubble’ warning sounds over 2019’s hottest commodity

Palladium’s deficit-driven ascent has some analysts warning of the growing potential for a correction given the rapid sprint upward.

February 26, 2019

Congo and Zambia win fight with copper miners — but at a cost

The current supply turbulence, however, promises more volatility ahead for cobalt as well as copper.

February 26, 2019

Brazil’s deadly dam collapse pushes miners to set global rules for tailings

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a London-based industry group representing 27 companies, is setting an independent panel of experts to develope a global standard for tailings facilities…

February 26, 2019

British Columbia government creates new divisions to improve mine safety and promote investment

The Canadian province is resource-rich, and home to Vancouver, the mining junior capital of the world.

February 25, 2019

Copper Mountain floats new mine plan with longer life, more output and lower cash costs

The company has only good things to say about the proposed changes.

February 25, 2019

Newcrest CEO says ‘happy to do M&A’ if right value for shareholders

Some media reports indicated that Newcrest, as part of the deal, would be interested in buying Newmont's Australian assets.

February 25, 2019

Australia’s Queensland rail moves up flooded track repairs to end-April

The 1,000-km (620-mile) rail line is used by miners including Glencore, MMG Ltd and South 32 to carry zinc and lead concentrate from the Mt Isa region.