Mexico says no link between killings and dispute at Canada’s Torex mine
Two men were killed on Saturday at a road blockade mounted as part of a workers demonstration at Torex’s El Limón-Guajes gold mine.
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Osisko Mining, Canadian junior team up to speed up gold exploration in Ontario
Osisko and Canadian Gold Miner Corp. have acquired a historical gold producer as well as an option for an exploration land package, both in Ontario’s gold-rich belt.
Brazilian miners up in arms as lawmakers hike iron ore, gold royalties
They claim it won’t be possible to cut costs enough to offset the higher levies, and warn that some miners may need to pass on this new cost increase to the industrial production chain.
Chile’s Escondida workers on strike to protest layoffs
Union claims BHP has laid off about 3% of the mine's workforce without a "legitimate reason."
Gem Diamonds finds seventh largest rock this year at Lesotho mine
It's a high quality 202-carat, D colour type IIa rock found at Letšeng mine, the world’s highest dollar per carat kimberlite diamond operation.
Southern Copper says Peru operations normal despite strike
This is the third strike this year over profit-sharing staged by the company’s unions and it affects Southern Copper's two mines in the country — Cuajone and Toquepala.
LME launches probe on cobalt suppliers over fears of child exploitation
The LME has sent a directive to all suppliers asking them to detail how they guarantee “responsible sourcing” of the commodities they trade in the exchange.
Sibanye-Stillwater soars on surprise $93 million-move on DRDGold
The South African miner is exchanging a number of gold-processing assets and tailings storage facilities for a 38% stake in DRDGOLD.
Nebraska OK’s Keystone XL Pipeline, but more obstacles in the horizon
State has approved controversial project but insisted on alternative route, could add further complications.
Canadian agency clears up world’s largest gold project permitting process
Canada’s National Contact Point (NCP) said complains from an Alaskan group don't merit further examination, closing the file after only the initial assessment level of review.
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.
