August 13, 2019

Copper exports resume from Peruvian port of Matarani

Shipments from four mines that produce about half of Peru's copper had been suspended for nearly three weeks due to the unrest.

August 13, 2019

Mining billionaire Steinmetz faces trial in Geneva over alleged bribery in Guinea

Swiss prosecutors allege Steinmetz paid $10 million in 2005-2010 to obtain mining rights over the vast Simandou iron ore project.

August 13, 2019

AMCU union disappointed by Lonmin wage offer

The AMCU demanded a monthly basic wage of 17,000 rand ($1,145), a raise of about 48%.

August 13, 2019

Indonesia’s president to decide whether ore export ban to be brought forward

The ban is currently due to come into force in 2022.

August 13, 2019

Nautilus Minerals’ plans to mine the seafloor sink deeper

Creditors have voted in favour of liquidating the company.

August 12, 2019

Champion Iron achieves shipping milestone at Bloom Lake

Champion recommissioned the Bloom Lake mine and mill in February 2018, and reached this milestone only 18 months later.

August 12, 2019

China’s major copper smelters boost July output

Refined copper cathode production by major Chinese smelters increased by 5.3% in July.

August 12, 2019

Brazil regulator pushes back deadline to close dangerous tailings dams

Brazil's mining regulator on Monday extended the deadlines by up to four years.

August 12, 2019

Northern Minerals signs rare earths supply deal with Thyssenkrupp

Thyssenkrupp has agreed to purchase the entirety of the heavy rare earth carbonate from the Browns Range project.

August 12, 2019

Mexican president says won’t cancel mining concessions, or grant new ones

Mexico is the world's top silver producer and one of the largest producers of copper and gold.