November 9, 2020

KAZ Minerals shareholder RWC Partners to vote against buyout offer

The take-private deal is subject to court approval and a shareholder vote in December or early January.

November 9, 2020

Botswana president says mining sector to shrink by nearly a quarter in 2020

Diamond exports from the world's second-biggest producer dropped 42% in the first nine months.

November 9, 2020

Chilean mine group warns pending glacier bill could shut down deposits

Chile's world-leading copper industry could see some of its mines put out of business if an early stage bill to protect glaciers continues its march through Congress.

November 9, 2020

People near Broken Hill mine in Zambia show high blood levels of lead, cadmium

Residents of Kabwe Town have high levels of toxic heavy metals and exhibit clinical symptoms of lead and cadmium toxicity.

November 9, 2020

JX Nippon buys partner’s stake in Caserones copper mine

Move comes as partner Mitsui & Co. put up for sale its 22.63% stake in the loss-making mine and posted a $67 million loss from the Chile operation.

November 6, 2020

De Beers to close Damtshaa mine in Botswana

The miner produced 12.3 million carats in the first nine months of 2020, down 29% from the same period in 2019.

November 6, 2020

Kirkland Lake’s results boosted by Detour mine

The mine, which Kirland gained through its acquisition of Detour Gold early this year, now accounts for more than 40% of the company’s 2020 free cash flow.

November 6, 2020

West Vault to start Hasbrouck gold mine construction in Nevada

The Canadian company has completed the permitting process before the Bureau of Land Management.

November 5, 2020

Livent in deal to buy Nemaska, extend Tesla contract

Livent is joining with metals financier The Pallinghurst Group to buy half of Quebec Lithium Partners.

November 5, 2020

Franco-Nevada posts record Q3 revenues, income

In the quarter, the company sold 134,817 gold-equivalent oz. (GEO), at cash costs of $290 per GEO.