September 12, 2018

After 103 years, Chile’s Codelco blasts at Chuquicamata pit for the last time

Chuquicamata, the company’s second largest copper operation by size, is expected to transition to underground block cave mining by mid-2019.

September 12, 2018

Yamana warns Argentina’s looming tax on exports could hit bottom line

Miner is mulling ways to mitigate the impact of Argentine President Mauricio Macri's surprise decision to impose a temporary tax on all exports to strengthen the country’s ailing economy.

September 11, 2018

Annual zinc production at top five miners

Red dog.

September 11, 2018

Chile copper output up 10.8 percent through July -Cochilco

Chile produced 481,700 tonnes of copper in July, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to July 2017.

September 11, 2018

Aluminium pricing tensions mount as alumina surges again

What has historically been a highly efficient part of the aluminium production chain is experiencing an unprecedented degree of turmoil this year.

September 10, 2018

Russia’s Potanin returns 2 pct in Norilsk Nickel to Abramovich -sources

The original sale of the stake was disputed in a London court by aluminium producer Rusal, which owns a stake in Nornickel.

September 10, 2018

GT Gold’s stocks soar following drill results at Tatogga

Vancouver- based GT Gold Corp.’s (TSX.V: GTT) stock is trading at $0.75 following an announcement of a major new discovery.

September 10, 2018

Russia’s Rushydro says sanctions cloud prospects for joining Rusal’s smelter

In April, Rushydro's board approved the move to join the project with total investments seen at around $1 billion.

September 10, 2018

RNC Minerals soars after striking gold in once-in-a-lifetime find

More than 9,000 ounces, or $10 million worth of gold, were recovered in a four-day period.

September 9, 2018

Australia’s mining sector pushing for revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership: Interview

MINING.com interviewed the Minerals Council of Australia CEO.