Rappler's latest stories on Xstrata
Glencore to sell entire stake in SMI to Indophil
This also paves the way for the complete exit of the Switzerland based Glencore Plc from the 5 6 billion controversial copper and gold project of Sagittarius Mines in Tampakan South Cotabato
Glencore Xstrata sells stake in Peru mine for $5.85B
The deal is contingent on regulators approval
Low metal prices, uncertainties stall Tampakan operation
Low metal prices and market uncertainties have taken their toll on the planned commercial operation of the Tampakan copper gold project in South Cotabato
Glencore-Xstrata selling Tampakan stake
Glencore plans to divest from the Tampakan project to appease China s fears it is getting monopoly of the world copper market
SMI has fallen on hard times
Just how serious is the ‘scaling down’ of the activities of Sagittarius Mines Inc SMI after Glencore Xstrata announced a cut of half its global operations?
Indophil is confident Tampakan mine will push through
Glencore Xstrata s minority partner notes that the Tampakan project has only been revised not suspended
$12-B mining projects on hold amid revenue-sharing issues
The Chamber of Mines says the government will miss its 16 B mining investment target by 2016 due to unclear tax policy
Indigenous groups: Solve Tampakan mine issues
Leaders of several indigenous communities ask Malacañang to clear the obstacles in the commercial operation of the Tampakan mine in South Cotabato
Glencore-Xstrata records $8.9-B net loss in first half
The newly merged mining firm says net loss was due to merger write downs which reflect the poor outlook for the mining industry
Glencore-Xstrata 'downsizes' PH mining operations
The operator of one of the world s biggest copper and gold deposits cuts its Philippine mining operations after stiff opposition from host local government Church and tribes including rebel attacks
NPA attacks mining firm facility in Mindanao, 1 hurt
UPDATED Guerrillas opened fire on a police detachment as they raided the headquarters of Sagittarius Mines in Davao del Sur The mining firm denies it was the target
MVP, San Miguel in wait and see mode on Tampakan
Two of the country s biggest conglomerates are in a wait and see mode on their minority stakes in Tampakan mine in Mindanao following the ownership changes at the stalled gold and copper mine project
Glencore completes takeover of Xstrata
Glencore and Xstrata have operations in the Philippines PASAR and Tampakan mine respectively
Xstrata-Glencore merger issues may delay Tampakan mine
The start of Tampakan mining operations may be delayed further due to merger issues of Glencore and Xstrata Plc
Major management shake-up looms in SMI
The long anticipated merger between the world’s 4th largest copper producer and one of the world’s biggest commodities firms has stakes in Tampakan mine in Mindanao
Battleground shifts for Tampakan miner, foes
Philippines single biggest foreign investment project is up against local politicians May 2013 re election bids and the anti and pro mining groups
Tampakan miner reviews ECC conditions
The majority of the conditions is acceptable to Xstrata backed SMI but a few need discussion and clarification
Finally, Tampakan mine environmental clearance okayed
The environmental permit necessary to start commercial operations at the Tampakan gold copper mine took over a year long
Palace rebuffs DENR for denying Xstrata unit's mining permit
Global miner Xstrata s Philippine unit followed all the requirements for an environmental permit necessary for the start of commercial operations of the Tampakan gold copper mine says Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr
Xstrata unit's PH mine suffers another blow
The Sagittarius Mines Inc a unit of Swiss global miner Xstrata suffers yet another setback when the local government that hosts its Tampakan mine in South Cotabato says it will still ban open pit mining in the province
Xstrata hikes investment cost estimate for copper mine
Swiss mining giant Xstrata said Monday it would cost 300 million to develop the Frieda River copper and gold mine in Papua New Guinea
Glencore, Xstrata shareholders embrace merger
Shareholders of the Swiss commodities giant Glencore and Swiss mining group Xstrata overwhelmingly approve a merger of the two companies to create a goliath capable of out muscling nearly everyone in their field
Harmonization of national, local laws a priority - Paje
The Environment Secretary says the government is taking steps to address the issue amid the ongoing tension in South Cotabato where a local ordinance banned the 5 9 billion copper gold project of Xstrata
#WhyMining Conversation: Do mining and politics mix?
Are mining firms merely caught in the middle of warring politicians or are they active kingmakers too? Who are the politicians genuinely concerned about the social and environmental interests of their constituencies when deciding whether to block or not mining operations?
Malacañang douses Xstrata miner's hopes on Tampakan, cites Robredo's death
Hours after a unit of Swiss mining giant Xstrata said it is counting on the Aquino government for an approval for its 5 9 billion copper gold project in the Philippines Malacañang says a quick approval is unlikely
Glencore considers 'all options' on Xstrata merger
Glencore shareholders were meant to take a vote on the merger but the group said in a statement that the meeting has been adjourned and that it is considering its options and will update the market in due course
Tampakan mine operator seeks tighter security due to attacks
Several security personnel of the mine have been killed in attacks staged by rebel and tribal groups
Xstrata mine project may go to court: South Cotabato gov
Mines and Geosciences Board Leo Jasareno is however optimistic that legal action can be avoided and that South Cotabato officials can be persuaded to lift the ban
Despite mining EO, Tampakan still in limbo
Environment Secretary Ramon Paje says the open pit mining ban over Tampakan can only be decided by the courts
Tampakan mine can be sustainable – geologist
Amid concerns about open pit mining a geologist says Tampakan can be an example of sustainable mining
Xstrata unit: Raising mining taxes will make PH less competitive
Sagittarius Mines the local partner of Xstrata for the Tampakan copper gold project hopes government will make up its mind soon about new taxes on mining
Tampakan mine: Digging for the long haul
Open pit mining ban threatens commercial operations of Sagittarius Mines Tampakan copper gold project in South Cotabato
Xstrata wins Australia climate test case
Swiss mining giant Xstrata wins a a court ruling that the economic benefits outweighed its climate change impacts
Controversial mining EO not yet final - Palace
The controversial executive order on mining that aims to review resource contracts tighten rules and cut tax breaks is not yet final
