November 19, 2019

Nokia prompts industry to embrace digital transformation

The Finnish firm said 35 customers in the mining and energy sectors will benefit.

November 19, 2019

Rio Tinto faces fresh legal setback at Oyu Tolgoi mine

Administrative court has upheld claims that authorities didn’t follow due process on the agreement that underpins the asset’s development.

November 18, 2019

Nemaska Lithium idles Whabouchi mine, Shawinigan plant

As the price of lithium continues its slide and with no firm financing commitment, Nemaska has shut down operations temporarily.

November 18, 2019

Rio Tinto enters ‘historic’ partnership with Innu community in Quebec

Rio Tinto and the Ekuanitshit community have been engaged in a formal process of reconciliation and dialogue for nearly 10 years.

November 18, 2019

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits “highest level in a decade”

Areas where trees have been removed soared 29.5% to 9,762 square km in the year to July 30, 2019 at a pace equivalent to about two soccer fields a minute…

November 18, 2019

Nornickel plans to cut dividends to boost investment

The company plans to cut dividends in 2023-2025 and expects to resume payouts once it starts to generate more cash after 2025.

November 18, 2019

Russia’s Rusal faces tough market for aluminium even after sanctions dropped

Most aluminium sellers have run into difficulties during the current negotiating season.

November 18, 2019

Emgold expands in Nevada

The junior miner increased the size of its New York Canyon property.

November 18, 2019

AngloGold Ashanti halts Guinea mine over protests

The measure was taken over the weekend after local community members occupied Siguiri mine's facilities and built barricades.

November 18, 2019

Lundin kicks off production at Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador

First export of gold concentrate and doré is expected by mid-December.