November 30, 2020

US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi

Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.

November 29, 2020

Dominican Minister of Mines dismisses rumours that link Barrick’s advanced payments to tailings dam approval

Minister Antonio Almonte said that the approval of the Pueblo Viejo tailings dam will depend on the results of a detailed environmental impact assessment.

November 27, 2020

Vale gets green light for Serra Leste expansion

Vale foresees the extraction and processing of 107 million tonnes of iron ore in the project over the next 11 years

November 27, 2020

Miners, smelters still divided on copper processing charges

The first settlement between a major copper miner and a Chinese smelter serves as the benchmark for the year ahead.

November 27, 2020

Brazilian miners to tighten up tailings self-regulations

National Mining Agency on new guidelines tightening safety rules and inspection of mining dams.

November 27, 2020

Canada extends review of Shandong’s TMAC buy

Authorities will extend a security review into the company's bid to acquire the Arctic gold mine by at least 45 days.

November 27, 2020

Vedanta continues search for worker trapped at Gamsberg

The mine shutdown helped push prices for zinc to an 18-month high last week.

November 27, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

US denies permit for Alaska Pebble mine; Teck increases steelmaking coal sales to China; Coal miners call on Trump to move on

November 26, 2020

BHP to ramp up Spence copper mine expansion

Construction at the Chilean copper mine will speed up in December, with first production expected in early 2021.

November 26, 2020

Turquoise Hill says Odey’s letter contains false assumptions

"Odey has a clear financial motive to depress Turquoise Hill's share price," the miner said.