June 14, 2019

Protesters agree to lift Newmont Goldcorp blockade in Mexico

Mexican protesters agreed to lift a blockade at Newmont Goldcorp's Penasquito mine on Friday.

June 13, 2019

No more daytime drinking for metals traders as LME bans alcohol

The LME and many member firms have sought to clean up the industry’s reputation.

June 13, 2019

Thousands evacuated after floods hit Indonesia’s nickel region

Heavy rainfall may continue to lash Southeast Sulawesi and many other provinces until Saturday.

June 13, 2019

Canada’s Supreme Court rejects First Nations appeal on copper mine

According to the Tsilhqot’in, the provincial permit allows Taseko to clear 76 kilometres of new or modified road and trail, and drill up to 122 test holes near the Fish…

June 13, 2019

Blackwater founder expands operations in Congo

Among its aims are "the exploration, exploitation and commercialisation of minerals", forest logging, security, transport, construction and "all financial, investment and project financing operations.

June 13, 2019

Unions to strike at Chile’s Chuquicamata after labor deal falls through

Workers "decided unanimously to initiate a walk-off beginning the first shift on Friday, June 14.

June 13, 2019

Zambian president threatens to fine miners who break law

Zambia will fine and break ties with mining firms that fail to operate according to the southern African country's laws, President Edgar Lungu said on Thursday.

June 12, 2019

Red Kite’s Mr. Copper backs new metals fund as partners exit

In its heyday during the commodities supercycle of the early 2000s, Red Kite managed about $3.5 billion and was responsible for supplying about 15% of the copper China was consuming.

June 12, 2019

ArcelorMittal boss says EU must respond further to Trump’s steel tariffs

The European Commission is currently reviewing its "safeguard" measures designed to limit incoming steel and prevent a surge of imports as a result of Washington's 25% import tariffs.

May 22, 2019

Delrey moves ahead with acquisition of vanadium property in Newfoundland

According to the Vancouver-based miner, there are low exploration and development costs associated with the project.