July 4, 2019 Codelco delays restart of Chuquicamata, again The facility is unlikely to return to normal capacity until mid-August, says a union leader.
July 4, 2019 Zambia plans law compelling miners to procure locally Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer, with copper mining accounting for around 70% of foreign currency earnings.
July 4, 2019 OceanaGold stops trucking at Philippines gold mine after dispute The mid-tier gold miner is waiting for the renewal of its operating licence for the Didipio gold and copper mine.
July 4, 2019 Glencore confirms Congo security presence at mine Congolese security forces began evicting illegal miners from the mine on Thursday.
July 4, 2019 Cordoba Minerals optimistic after resource update at San Matías project Indicated resources at San Matías are now estimated at 94.9 million tonnes
July 3, 2019 Brazil mining trade group slams Senate royalty proposals The Senate panel asked for implementation of a 40% royalty charge on high-yield mines and recommended the indictment of several Vale executives.
July 3, 2019 Nutrien says 34 workers trapped underground in potash mine Workers at Nutrien Ltd.’s Cory potash mine in Saskatchewan have been stuck underground since Tuesday afternoon, but are safe.
July 3, 2019 Guyana Goldfields stops work at controversial Aurora mine This labour dispute is only the latest of the company’s recent management shakeups.
July 3, 2019 First Nation blockades workers at British Columbia gold-copper project The Tsilhqot’in have turned back a work crew that had planned to move in heavy equipment to conduct drilling for the New Prosperity mine.
Precious metals extend rally as silver price surpasses $90 Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. January 14, 2026 | 09:41 am