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

The story of the great Canadian gold coin heist

It turned out to be an inside job.

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.