June 19, 2020 Aboriginal group goes to court against Australian state over mining area The court action comes amid greater scrutiny of Aboriginal rights in Australia following the destruction of a sacred cave by Rio Tinto last month.
June 19, 2020 Tanzanian Gold kicks off commercial production at Buckreef An ongoing drill program has more than doubled the project's measured and indicated resources.
June 19, 2020 State miner to acquire 20% stake in Vale Indonesia Vale will receive $290 million for the sale, in which Sumitomo is also participating.
June 18, 2020 Worker dies in accident at Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic mine A truck operator was killed while performing maintenance work.
June 18, 2020 Amplats targets mines at 75-80% capacity by year-end Production lost during South Africa's early lockdown would probably not be recovered, says the company.
June 17, 2020 Mirage Energy gets $4bn to develop natural gas pipeline The project will produce the largest natural gas storage facility in North America and first underground natural gas storage in Mexico.
June 17, 2020 Perth Mint stops taking artisanal gold after sourcing allegations Decision comes after allegations that the mint took gold dug in Papua New Guinea using child labour and toxic mercury.
June 17, 2020 Iamgold suspends operations in Suriname amid covid-19 cases The union said the company's safety measures were not enough.
June 17, 2020 Dominion Diamond sues partner in Diavik mine The Canadian miner, which is fighting bankruptcy, alleges DDMI is managing the mine to the benefit of its majority owner, Rio Tinto.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
