Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Rio Tinto axes iron ore full-year forecast again

It now expects to produce between 320 and 330 million tonnes of the steel making ingredient in 2019, down from a previous guidance of 333 to 343 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2019 | 8:49 am

Vale to fully resume Brucutu iron ore operations after court ruling

Wet processing at Brucutu was suspended in early February at the request of local prosecutors following the tailings dam disaster at Brumadinho, which left 243 dead.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2019 | 6:45 am

Acacia disputes Barrick’s criticism of mine plans, asks investors to take no action

The African gold miner promised a detailed response to Barrick’s claims that its mine plans in Tanzania are not appropriately risked or supportable.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2019 | 3:58 am

Barrick Gold given more time to make formal bid for Acacia Mining

The gold giant, which already owns 63.9% of the African company, now has until July 9 to come up with a new and formal offer for the remaining shares.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2019 | 10:29 am

US senators, coalition escalate complaints on Canadian province mining pollution

US lawmakers have sent a letter to the premier of Canada’s British Columbia complaining about the “lack of oversight” of mining projects in the western province, many of which they say are endangering cross-border rivers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2019 | 9:20 am

Avesoro resumes operations at Burkina Faso’s gold mine

Company had to halt mining and processing at Youga last week over disagreements between workers and a proposed open pit mining contractor.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2019 | 7:00 am

Vale halts Onça Puma nickel complex, to pay twice the amount of original fine

Court doubled the fine applied against the company to 200,000 Real ($52K) for each day it kept the nickel complex open, despite a February ruling that ordered the full suspension of operations at the site.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2019 | 4:03 am

First Quantum ships first copper concentrate from Cobre Panama mine

The key milestone for Cobre Panama comes at a time when the market is in need of high concentrate volumes due to recent supply disruptions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 10:29 am

Rio Tinto rolls out ‘world’s biggest robot’ in Pilbara

The A$1.37 billion ($940m) autonomous train fleet will transport iron ore from 16 mines to ports in Dampier and Cape Lambert.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 9:50 am

Newmont Goldcorp resumes operations at Peñasquito gold mine in Mexico

The seven-week stoppage cost the company and Mexico millions daily.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 9:39 am

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