June 22, 2020

Maaden phosphate unit signs $4.1 billion finance deal

The refinancing allows the business to reduce interest expense and pushes back the start of repayments until 2022.

June 22, 2020

SolGold resumes exploration in Ecuador

The Australian miner is exploring and assessing 75 regional concessions across 14 provinces in Ecuador.

June 21, 2020

Less time underground, more autonomous tech/robots – the future of mine safety

Panellists in a webinar organized by Exyn concluded that mineworkers’ safety is linked to the adoption of autonomous, robotic technology that generates high-quality data.

June 19, 2020

Venezuela’s rival presidents prepare to battle over gold in London vaults

Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido claim access to $1.9 billion stashed in the Bank of England.

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

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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.