June 27, 2019

Future of mining in Ecuador to be decided by gov’t — SolGold

Court has determined that asking inhabitants of certain provinces about the matters relevant to other areas is unconstitutional.

June 20, 2019

Rio Tinto renews support for indigenous students

Rio Tinto will continue to provide Award for Indigenous Students, offering financial support to Indigenous students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

June 19, 2019

The capital projects comeback

Capital projects were overshadowed when investors turned their attention to other markets. That's all changing.

June 14, 2019

Strike at Codelco’s largest copper mine triggers new supply fears

About 3,200 unionized workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile downed tools on Friday after failing to reach a deal with the company.

June 14, 2019

South African AMCU union seeks $1,145 monthly basic wage in pay talks

The world's top platinum miners are bracing for a fresh round of negotiations with South African workers as a rise in profits is likely to provoke higher wage demands from…

June 13, 2019

Unions to strike at Chile’s Chuquicamata after labor deal falls through

Workers "decided unanimously to initiate a walk-off beginning the first shift on Friday, June 14.

June 13, 2019

Rio Tinto, Western Australia bring automation to the classroom

The world’s No.2 miner invested $1.4 million to help develop Australia’s first nationally recognized qualifications in automation.

June 13, 2019

World’s top platinum miners brace for ‘substantial’ wage demands

“Companies are performing well and we are confident they can accommodate our demands”

June 12, 2019

Wheaton Precious Metals leverages blockchain to streamline accounting 

The platform, which Blockhead Technologies says is the future of mining technology, enables companies to have greater control over their current data.

June 12, 2019

Mining Association of Canada names IAMGOLD exec new chair

Gordon Stothart, executive vice president and chief operating officer for IAMGOLD, has been elected chair of MAC for the next two-year term.