February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 14, 2020 Sirius Minerals’ last-minute attempt to avoid Anglo takeover fails The fertilizer company evaluated over the past week a plan to raise $680 million put forward by a consortium of financial investors, but talks didn’t go anywhere.
February 13, 2020 Troilus Gold’s stock jumps on upsized private placement Current indicated resources at Troilus's flagship gold project stand at 159.1 million tonnes grading 0.92 g/t gold-equivalent.
February 13, 2020 First Quantum posts surprise profit on higher copper sales, output The company has been actively developing its Cobre Panama project.
February 13, 2020 Agnico reports a fourth-quarter profit but cuts 2020 production outlook The gold miner also lowered its full-year 2020 production outlook, citing slower-than-expected ramp up of production at the new Nunavut operations in Canada.
February 13, 2020 China smelter Yuguang slashes zinc output in half amid virus outbreak Smelters in China have been unable to sell off their high sulphuric acid inventories due to transport curbs imposed to contain the virus.
February 13, 2020 Mexican Gold owns world’s best drill intersection of 2020 Queensway gold project in Canada's Newfoundland reported the most significant drill intersections so far
February 13, 2020 Gold Fields shuns South Africa exit on turnaround at last mine The South Deep operation generated $15 million of net cash in 2019, after a decade of losses.
February 13, 2020 Egypt greenlights new gold mine, first in over a decade The company said the licence underscored the country’s new commitment to developing its exploration and mining sector.
February 13, 2020 Greek lawmakers clear rescue plan for nickel producer Larco Larco, which is 55% owned by the state, is floundering under half a billion euros in debt.
BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper “I’m hopeful that in five years time, 10 years time, there’ll be further investments that we can make into Canadian resources,” Mike Henry said. December 19, 2025 | 12:32 pm
