Codelco raises $800 million to face crisis
Chile’s state-owned copper miner said it received more than 320 orders, worth $10.6 billion, the highest ever for a Codelco bond.
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Vale mulling offers for New Caledonia nickel assets
The nickel operations, the world's largest, have been on the block since December.
Condor Gold lands enviro permit for Mestiza pit
Mestiza is one of two feeder pits to La India gold project. Once both in operation, the main deposit’s gold production will jump by 50% to 120,000 ounces a year.
Aton gets three more years to explore in Egypt
The extension allows Aton to continue exploration work on the Abu Marawat gold concession.
Papua New Guinea hits back at Barrick for halting Porgera
Barrick's local unit suspended operations at the gold mine on Saturday.
Mongolia cancels Tavan Tolgoi’s $1 billion IPO plan
The shelved share sale would have marked at least the third effort to raise money to develop the giant coal mine.
Zijin axes expected gold output after losing PNG mine
It plans to speed up the construction of the Longnan Zijin project in China and look into acquisitions to offset the loss of Porgera.
Silvercorp to buy Guyana Goldfields in $75m deal
This transaction will create a new globally diversified precious metals producer.
Rio Tinto boosts budget for Citadel copper project
Rio will spend A$9.2 million ($5.9m) on exploration at the project, a joint venture with junior Antipa Minerals.
Gem Diamonds to restart Letšeng mine
Lesotho diamond mine will reopen on April 27, following a phased ramp-up plan and in compliance with protocols for preventing the spread of covid-19.
Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.