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Gold mine production for 2016 could take a hit

Paul Ploumis
April 7, 2015
According to Barclays PLC, the plunge in gold prices has forced world’s top producers to cut fresh mine investments by nearly half.

Potential $60 billion copper mine in play as Rio reviews its stake

David Stringer, Bloomberg
August 18, 2014
An abandoned mine with a potential copper and gold resource worth more than $60 billion is in play after Rio Tinto Group said it’s reviewing its controlling stake in the company that owns the deposit in Papua New Guinea.

Rio Tinto produces record iron-ore output as global supply gains

Jesse Riseborough and Elisabeth Behrmann, Bloomberg
April 14, 2014
The world’s second-largest mining company, said first-quarter iron ore production rose to a record, swelling global supply.

Uranium miners in Namibia face rise in water price

Felix Njini
April 4, 2014
Uranium miners in Namibia, already coping with water shortages, face a steep rise in costs.

Cameco starts uranium output at Cigar Lake in Saskatchewan

Simon Casey, Bloomberg
March 13, 2014
Canada’s largest uranium producer started output from its Cigar Lake underground mine in northern Saskatchewan.

Major potash supplier sees 'significant' profit drop

Sheenagh Matthews, Bloomberg
March 13, 2014
K+S AG says prices for the crop nutrient and some salts remain lower. The stock fell the most in six months.

Kiril Mugerman: Graphite investors should seek large flakes, small resources

Kevin Michael Grace
March 4, 2014
Smaller graphite projects that can more reliably hit revenue targets. Here are those worth your attention.

Vale threatens to sell Brazil potash venture amid local dispute

Juan Pablo Spinetto, Bloomberg
February 20, 2014
Brazil’s only potash producer threatened to sell its Carnalita fertilizer project if the local governments can’t settle a dispute over how the venture will be taxed.

Zuma calls for South Africa platinum mining stability, warns on Rand

Mike Cohen, Bloomberg
February 13, 2014
The South African President called for an end to violent mining industry strikes and street protests, warning of inflation.

Sale of Gympie Eldorado mine completed

Press Release
February 13, 2014
Sale is part of the company's divestiture of non-core assets.