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.

August 12, 2019

Columbus advances Maripa gold project in French Guiana

By late August, the company's field crew expects to complete the relogging of the historical drill core and validate the database for future resource estimates.

August 10, 2019

Peruvian government suspends Southern’s construction licence for Tía María project

Following a request to review the project, the Ministry of Mines temporarily suspended the licence.

August 9, 2019

Rio Tinto’s Resolution copper project in Arizona moves a step closer

The state has one of the few known major deposits of the metal, with the potential to meet around a quarter of US demand.

August 9, 2019

World’s No. 1 copper miner gets $300m from Canada

The loan by Export Development Canada will help Codelco finance an ambitious overhaul of its aging mines.

August 9, 2019

Armenia to announce decision on Lydian’s gold project next week

This is the third audit on Amulsar, which has been halted by protests for over a year.

August 8, 2019

Eastmain options high-grade project to Benz Mining

Benz Mining's stock was up 25% Thursday afternoon.

August 8, 2019

Rio Tinto CEO defends miner as ‘cash machine’ amid stock retreat

The world’s second-largest miner had been on a roll this year.

August 8, 2019

Aurubis earnings hit by slowing auto sector, halting project

Europe's largest copper producer on Thursday posted a 72% slump in third-quarter earnings.

August 8, 2019

Iamgold cuts production guidance due to Rosebel suspension, stock down 14%

Iamgold has also announced drilling results for its Saramacca joint venture project.