25 chinchillas stand between Gold Fields and $7bn worth of Chilean gold
The miner is in the process of relocating 25 chinchillas, while construction of the mine camp is undergoing.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Senior Editor
Cecilia has covered mining for more than a decade. She is particularly interested in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Diamonds and Latin America. Cecilia has been interviewed by BBC News and CBC among others and has been a guest speaker at mining conventions, including MINExpo 2016 and the World’s Copper Conference 2018. She is also member of the expert panel on Social License to Operate (SLO) at the European project MIREU (Mining and Metallurgic Regions EU). She holds a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia, and is based in Nova Scotia.
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Kinross Gold mulling sale of Americas mines
The Canadian miner is also said to be considering moving its primary stock listing to London and doubling down on its portfolio of assets in Russia and West Africa.
Lundin to halt Candelaria mine in Chile
Decision to suspend operations comes after Lundin failed to reach a deal with a second union.
Glencore in nickel supply talks with EV battery makers
Demand for nickel is forecast to surge in coming years as companies from Tesla to Volkswagen add to their lineups of electric models.
Mountain Province’s diamond output up despite virus disruptions
The miner saw production at Gahcho Kué mine jump by 30% during Q3 from the previous three months as crews adjust to covid-19 protocols.
Chile’s glacier protection bill faces new delays
If approved in its current form, it would force Codelco to shut El Teniente and Andina copper mines.
Lucapa’s Mothae diamond mine richer than thought
Lucapa said Mothae's indicated diamond resource increased by 6.8 million tonnes to 9.2 million tonnes.
Endeavour restarts Boungou mine in Burkina Faso
The reopening comes a year after previous owner Semafo shut it following an attack that killed 39 civilians.
De Beers sales show steady recovery in diamond market
Strong figures from world’s largest diamond producer by value's latest sale show improved demand.
Newcrest shares solid as it starts trading in Canada
Shares in Newcrest were up almost 2% in pre-market trading in Toronto as the miner headed to its second day on the TSX.
Barrick granted ten exploration licences in Tanzania
The gold giant will spend $8 million in exploration in the African country by year-end.