August 25, 2020 Rio Tinto’s Kennecott first to win responsible production award Utah-based operation met over 30 criteria for responsible environmental, social and governance practices, set up by the voluntary program.
August 25, 2020 Zambia seeks to take control of Mopani A 10% stake was "not sufficient" to determine Mopani's future, Mines minister said in a statement.
August 25, 2020 Altiplano Metals to add mill, processing plant to Farellon operation in Chile The Canadian miner said this move will support cost reductions and improved metal payables.
August 24, 2020 Caldas Gold shares surge on $90 million financing The company plans to raise more funds for the expansion of its Marmato project in Colombia.
August 24, 2020 Artemis closes Blackwater project purchase The proposed mine has estimated resources of 1.4 moz gold and 8.9 moz silver.
August 24, 2020 Northern Dynasty stock craters on Trump block report, environment demand In an unexpected U-turn, the US Army Corps of Engineers has asked the company to craft a new mitigation plan for the controversial copper-gold mine in Alaska.
August 24, 2020 Bolivia’s largest mine suspends operations again due to pandemic The San Cristóbal mine had previously suspended operations in March before resuming production in May.
August 24, 2020 Trove of 1,000-year-old gold coins unearthed in Israel A rare stash of pure gold coins from the Abbasid Caliphate period was uncovered by young volunteers in an archaeological excavation.
August 24, 2020 Rio Tinto chiefs lose millions over aboriginal site blast Rio will cut short-term bonuses of some senior executives after internal review found “systemic failures in the cultural heritage management system.”
August 23, 2020 Three miners trapped for four days at an underground coal mine in Colombia A 24/7 operation is taking place to rescue the coal miners.
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