October 10, 2019

US says military carried out aerial resources survey of Greenland

Greenland is gaining attention as global superpowers including China, Russia and the United States look toward the Arctic region for mineral resources and strategic waterways.

October 10, 2019

Gran Colombia buys stake in Western Atlas, says production up 7% this year

The Canadian miner now owns about 20% of Western Atlas and says is on track to meet its 2019 production target of between 225,000 and 240,000 ounces.

October 10, 2019

Blockade at Las Bambas copper mine in Peru puts output targets at risk

Operations have been disrupted since Sept. 22, with roadblocks stopping shipments from and supplies to the mine.

October 9, 2019

Policy uncertainty, resource nationalism and environmental protection key themes for Asia mining

Fitch analysts expect risks to the Chinese economy will continue to rise, with no easy resolution to the trade dispute with the US on the horizon.

October 9, 2019

Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade as investors take cover

Worldwide holdings in bullion-backed exchange-traded funds have expanded for 17 days in a row, the longest run of inflows since 2009.

October 9, 2019

Satellites to monitor copper supply from space

SAVANT can provide up-to-date operational status of about 90% of the world’s copper smelters.

October 8, 2019

Hunt for palladium riches sends South African miners abroad

Geographical diversification is a secondary consideration, but has its advantages.

October 8, 2019

China tightens grip on Ivanhoe’s massive congo copper project

The deal ups Zijin’s holding to 13.88% from 9.8% and reduces Friedland’s to 13.2%, leaving two Chinese companies as the Canadian miner’s top shareholders.

October 8, 2019

Columbus Gold says French Guiana project safe with new Paris mining delegate

Mining engineer Didier Le Moine helped build a nickel industry in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia.

October 8, 2019

OceanaGold receives New Zealand’s Ok to buy land by Waihi mine

The property will be used to build new tailings ponds to store waste from gold extraction processes.