July 16, 2020

Zambia rejects Glencore copper mine’s suspension plan

Mopani said it would initiate an appeal against the Zambia Director of Mines' decision.

July 16, 2020

Vale launches pilot plant for dry magnetic separation

Pilot plant will have the capacity to concentrate 30 tonnes per hour of dry ore, using magnetic separation technology, made by means of rare earth magnets.

July 16, 2020

Kirkland Lake keeps Holt Complex suspended

The company has also reassigned nearly half of its Holt Complex workforce.

July 16, 2020

Barrick sees 15% drop in Q2 gold output

The company was hit by covid-19 disruptions and dispute in Papua New Guinea.

July 15, 2020

ESG to play a greater part in post-covid mining – survey

Almost half of White & Case survey respondents see increased taxation as the way resource nationalism is most likely to manifest itself in the wake of covid-19.

July 15, 2020

Alamos proceeds with Island Gold shaft expansion

The expansion study outlined average annual gold production of 236,000 oz. annually starting in 2025.

July 15, 2020

Miners may raise $3 billion in streaming deals, Wheaton CEO says

The Vancouver-based company is expecting a $1 billion deal in the next few months.

July 15, 2020

Northern Dynasty expects final Pebble EIS next week

The final EIS release date has been pushed to July 24.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 15, 2020

Pandemic sharpens focus on US coal’s ESG risks – report

Access to capital issues are becoming increasingly significant for the coal industry.