October 21, 2019

Newmont Goldcorp increases stake in Sirios to 19.9%

Sirios Resources has completed a private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of C$1.48 million.

October 21, 2019

Workers at Chile’s Escondida copper mine, world’s largest, to down tools

Unionized miners will hold a day-long strike on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with ongoing protests over the high cost of living and extreme inequality in the country.

October 21, 2019

Nexa to open world’s second largest zinc project currently under construction in 2021

The Brazil-based company already operates five low-cost mines in South America and has become the world’s fourth largest zinc producer.

October 20, 2019

Chile’s mining sector operating normally despite riots

The Mining Minister and the National Society of Mining said operations have not been affected by the massive protests against inequality taking place since last Monday.

October 20, 2019

Dam collapse kills at least 15 gold miners in Siberia

Heavy rains had weakened the dam and water broke through, sweeping away several cabins where the artisan miners lived.

October 18, 2019

Ebola concentrated in Congo mining area, still an emergency — WHO

Fifteen new confirmed cases were reported in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the week to Oct. 13.

October 18, 2019

Pangaea ups stake in First Quantum Minerals, shares jump

Pangaea bought an additional 6 million shares, bringing its stake in the company to over 10%.

October 18, 2019

Asanko Gold reaches record production in Ghana

The Vancouver-based gold producer also generated record revenue of $91 million.

October 18, 2019

African lender eyes unloved neighborhoods in mining drive

African Finance Corp. will invest in countries disregarded by other companies as part of a plan to double its exposure to the mining industry.

October 18, 2019

India’s Adani awards rail contract to support Australian thermal coal mine

The Carmichael mine has been a lighting rod for climate change concerns in Australia.