August 21, 2023 Vale agrees to pay over $106m in compensation to Minas Gerais evacuees Residents of Barão de Cocais, Brazil, were forced to evacuate due to risks of a tailings dam rupture in 2019.
August 21, 2023 Russian miners, Chinese investors interested in Polymetal’s Russian assets – FT CEO said that the company intends to sell assets within six to nine months.
August 21, 2023 Hecla says production impacted at Idaho mine after fire incident The largest silver miner in the US says production will be impacted.
August 18, 2023 Newmont ‘reviewing’ Mexico investments as worker strike drags on A workers’ strike at the country’s largest bullion mine now in its third month.
August 18, 2023 Codelco taps new chief amid push to grow output The world's largest copper producer has named Ruben Alvarado as the company's new chief executive.
August 18, 2023 Rio Tinto’s Diavik donates $184,000 to United Way NWT’s emergency wildfire efforts in Canada The donated funds will directly assist registered charities to address immediate crisis requirements, with an emphasis on essential needs such as food, fuel, and other critical incidentals.
August 18, 2023 Teck planning full exit from coal business, in event of partial sale will spin off remainder The Vancouver-based miner has been entertaining a variety of bids for its metallurgical coal business since late April after an earlier restructuring plan failed.
August 18, 2023 BHP, Codelco, Freeport vie for title of biggest copper producer After buying Australia’s OZ Minerals, BHP is challenging for the mantle at a time when hitherto leader Codelco has seen output slide.
August 18, 2023 Anglogold Ashanti shareholders approve South Africa exit The proposed reorganization also includes the relocation of Anglogold's headquarters to London from Johannesburg.
August 18, 2023 ArcelorMittal weighs possible bid for US Steel Cleveland-Cliffs and Esmark Inc have already offered over $7 billion.
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