Chile’s main copper mines report mixed results, revenue drop
State-owned Codelco led the drop as it produced 6.8% less in January than in the same month last year.
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Vale watching Gongo Soco as wall continues to erode
The miner seeks to prevent any impact the erosion could have on the nearby Sul Superior dam, which remains at highest safety alert level.
Ivanhoe hails progress at Kamoa-Kakula, Platreef
Production at the giant DRC copper mine is slated for the third quarter of 2021.
Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus
Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines in Africa, the gold giant has increased emergency response plans.
Amplats declares force majeure, cuts output forecast
The south African miner lowered total platinum group metals guidance for 2020 from 4.2-4.7 million ounces to 3.3-3.8 million ounces.
Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes
The Swiss miner and commodity trader is being investigated for alleged corruption and bribery in the UK, US and Brazil.
China-backed JV set to start work at Simandou
The Chinese agency overseeing the biggest government-owned companies is close to approving the development of the vast iron ore deposit in Guinea.
Alkane gets Australian financial support to build rare earths mine
The proposed Dubbo pollymetalic and rare earths mine is expected to process up to 1m tonnes of ore per year over a period of more than 75 years.
Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms
Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.
Condor studying new options to develop La India
Leading scenario is to proceed with the development of the main, permitted La India open pit.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
