November 18, 2020

Brazilian state affected by Vale dam burst rejects $4bn offer

Minas Gerais’ Secretary General said the state opposed both the amount and some of the terms offered by Vale.

November 17, 2020

Mali gold mine workers to go on 72-hour strike

The National Union of Malian Workers said it would launch a strike beginning at midnight on Tuesday to push for better pay and bonuses.

November 17, 2020

Vale ends meeting without dam burst disaster settlement

Vale said in a statement that the meeting was "constructive".

November 17, 2020

RANKED: Top 10 capital raisings – mine developers

Mine developers that have raised the most capital since the beginning of the year.

November 17, 2020

Codelco reaches deal with small unions at El Teniente

The 36-month deal with the San Lorenzo and No. 7 El Teniente unions includes bonuses worth about $ 4,600. Salaries are to remain unchanged.

November 17, 2020

Australian institutional investor sees heritage risk across mining industry

Fund said that Rio Tinto's destruction of ancient sacred rockshelters in Western Australia has highlighted structural risk around heritage management practices.

November 17, 2020

Albemarle and SQM battle over Atacama water study

The world’s largest lithium producer has accused Chilean miner and local regulators of seeking to keep secret a coveted report about the environmental impact of mining in Salar de Atacama.

November 17, 2020

Billionaire Gertler buys royalty rights in Congo cobalt project

At full capacity, the three mines obliged to pay royalties to Gertler companies could produce half of total global output in 2019.

November 17, 2020

Barrick denies alleged links to PNG political unrest

The miner said it will take legal action against those purporting to link CEO Mark Bristow’s recent visit to the country to moves to oust its prime minister.

November 16, 2020

Zambia sees deal over Mopani within a month

Country wants to raise its holding after clashing with Glencore earlier this year over the company’s plan to mothball Mopani’s operations.