Vale kicks off copper production at Zambia mine
Brazil's Vale (NYSE:VALE) announced it has started producing copper concentrate at its Lubambe mine in Zambia.
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Peruvian mining millionaires allegedly trafficking cocaine
U.S. authorities announced yesterday the seizure of more than $31 million supposedly connected to an international money-laundering scheme run by the owners of two gold mines in Peru.
Osisko reaches record Q3 gold production
Canadian gold miner Osisko (TSX:OSK)(EWX.F) achieved record third-quarter gold production at 103,753 oz. from its Malartic mine, in Quebec – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.77%.
Pollutants in water near fracking facility in line with EPA findings
New tests of water nearby natural-gas-drilling sites in Pavillion, Wyoming, shows toxins similar to the ones found last year that are linked to hydraulic fracturing —or fracking—, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
South African gold miners reject wage offer
Striking gold miners have rejected the industry's latest wage offer, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Thursday, confirming mining companies’ fears of labour unrest lasting longer than expected.
Yale researchers discover diamond planet twice the size of the Earth
A team of U.S-Franco scientists led by Yale University hit the jackpot by discovering not just another celestial body near the Earth, but one that it is likely to be covered in diamonds and it is twice the size of our planet.
Centerra Gold says independent report proves claims against Kumtor mine groundless
Canadian Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) said Tuesday an independent assessment of a Kyrgyz Republic Parliamentary report backs the company’s view that the report’s allegations against its Kumtor gold mine are unfounded.
Alcoa’s results lead markets down
US and Canadian markets dipped on Wednesday as earnings season began with Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the world's leading producer of aluminum, forecasting slower demand for the metal.
Lumina Copper not ready for a takeover this year
Canadian Lumina Copper Corp. (CVE:LCC) fell 8.5% Tuesday after the company hinted its expected sale will have to wait as it plans to carry a study at its Taca Taca massive copper/gold/molybdenum deposit in Argentina.
Kinross Gold’s CFO leaves, two months after CEO replaced
Only two months after swapping CEOs, Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) has announced its chief financial officer, Paul Barry, is leaving the company “to pursue other interests.”
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.