March 25, 2021

Class action against Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi escalates

US hedge fund’s lawsuit claims the miner concealed the true cause of the mine expansion delays, which Rio had largely blamed on the site's geology.

March 24, 2021

China’s epic sandstorm lifts the price of coal that caused it

Thermal coal prices could go higher still as China’s worst sandstorm in a decade tightens supply.

March 24, 2021

Companies keep too much of Peru’s metal wealth, top candidate says

The front-runner in Peru’s presidential race said he’s ready to take a tougher stance against mining companies.

March 24, 2021

Chevron pulls plug on Kitimat LNG project in BC

Chevron owns a 50% stake in the project and will halt further funding after failing to find a buyer.

March 24, 2021

Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal

The company said that it would buy back all preference shares from its Black economic empowerment vehicle, Zambezi Platinum, four years ahead of its 10-year maturation date.

March 24, 2021

Indian police charge 71 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 violence

Police opened fire to beat back the protesters in the southern seaside town of Thoothukudi where 13 people were killed, causing national outrage and the subsequent closure of the Sterlite…

March 24, 2021

Mexico eyes bigger role in lithium, sees speculation in mining concessions

Earlier this month, Lopez Obrador said his government was studying a proposal by a lawmaker in his ruling party to nationalize lithium production.

March 24, 2021

Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion

The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.

March 24, 2021

Cornish Metals granted key permit for United Downs

Cornwall mineral authority’s concession of development rights will allow Cornish Metal to begin drilling at the copper-tin project.

March 24, 2021

Taseko wins court battle over Florence copper project

The appeals court upheld Florence Copper's right to mine its property within the town, and confirmed the awarding of $1.7 million in legal fees and costs to Florence Copper.