Colombia miners brace for environmental crackdown
No matter who wins the presidential elections on June 19, the sector is facing tougher rules and a likely ban on open pit mining.
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Workers at Baffinland ask Canada to approve mine expansion
Unionized workers at Mary River iron ore mine are asking Ottawa to approve the miner's request to increase shipping limit.
Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania
It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water.
Equinox and Sandstorm create new royalty company
The two companies will sell royalties to Rosedale Resources to create Sandbox Royalties in a transaction worth $93.4 million.
SilverCrest Metals begins commissioning Las Chispas project in Mexico
It said construction of the processing plant was completed ahead of schedule, adding it expects to reach commercial production by year-end.
B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources
Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday.
Court ruling allows Hudbay Minerals to move Copper World project forward in Arizona
Rosemont, remains stalled on environmental grounds.
Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US
The mining and commodities trader pled guilty to bribery charges as part of settlements with authorities in the US and UK.
Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho
The high-quality white diamond is the first one over 100 carats mined this year.
Brazil court reinstates charges against former Vale CEO
Prosecutors say records show Schvartsman ignored known risks linked to the Córrego do Feijão tailings dam.