China’s recent tailings leak the worst in 20 years
The environment ministry said waste reached as far as 68 miles from the operation, the country's largest molybdenum mine.
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Vale cuts production guidance again
The company attributed weak Q1 results to heavy rains, unplanned outages, regulatory delays linked to last year’s dam failure, and ongoing disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
Nordgold to power up Guinea gold mine
The Russian gold producer aims to reduce emissions with the construction of a new 33 MW power plant at its Lefa mine.
China to inspect tailings dams after spill at molybdenum mine
The move comes after a spill at a molybdenum mine in March contaminated water supplies for the northeastern province of Heilongjiang.
Rio lowers copper target at Oyu Tolgoi
The company won't meet its previous production guidance of 530,000-570,000 tonnes.
B2Gold reports covid-19 case at Mali exploration camp
The employee was working at the Fekola camp, now isolated. Mine operations have not been impacted.
Barrick maintains 2020 guidance despite output drop
It expects first-quarter gold production to fall by 8.5% due to global efforts to stop the spread of covid-19.
Thor to build Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mine
The decision comes as the Canada-listed junior miner secured funding for its Segilola gold project.
Chile court looks at alleged Escondida breaches
A lawsuit alleges damage to the environment caused by the extraction of fresh water from the Punta Negra salt flat.
Bluejay Mining grows Greenland footprint
The company has been granted two exploration licenses surrounding its Kangerluarsuk zinc-lead-silver project.
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.