Codelco estimates $210m impact from pandemic
The world’s largest copper miner seeks to ensure all its divisions comply with the latest health protocols to stop the spread of covid-19.
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Centamin unveils three-year plan for Sukari gold mine
The company aims to boost the Egyptian mine's output and efficiencies.
SolGold delays Alpala pre-feasibility study again
The company has had to tweak the mine design and development plan for the project in Ecuador, which has pushed back its already delayed pre-feasibility study to Q1 2021.
Mongolia, Turquoise Hill force Rio Tinto into Oyu Tolgoi review
They have set up a special committee to conduct an independent review into the project's cost overruns and delays.
Scotgold pours first gold at Scotland’s only commercial mine
Commercial production at Cononish mine will begin in early 2021.
Newcrest bets big on Greatland’s Havieron gold-copper project
It has also inked a farm-in and JV agreement with Greatland to access the latter’s Black Hills and Paterson Range East exploration licenses in Western Australia.
Peru new mining minister vows to streamline permitting
Jaime Galvez aims to reduce the current consultation period during the exploration phase to six months, down from about 12 months it currently takes.
Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra
The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.
US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi
Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.
Brazilian miners to tighten up tailings self-regulations
National Mining Agency on new guidelines tightening safety rules and inspection of mining dams.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
