October 13, 2020

China’s reported ban on Australian coal escalates dispute beyond mere nuisance

Ties between the two have been severely strained on a political level by Canberra’s call for an international investigation into the novel coronavirus pandemic.

October 13, 2020

Barrick sells Nevada land package to Bullfrog

The deal includes the sale of Barrick’s mining claims, historical resources, permits and water rights in the 1,500 acres adjoining Bullfrog’s project in Nevada.

October 13, 2020

Aboriginal group says Fortescue withholds royalties on mining leases

The Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation said that the miner is withholding nearly $1.4 million until it signs off on mining leases that cover areas containing many sacred sites.

October 13, 2020

BHP strikes heritage deal ahead of annual meeting

Agreement with Australian Aboriginals defuses shareholder push to halt all mining on sacred Indigenous sites.

October 13, 2020

Kirkland Lake generates 339,584 oz. in Q3, grows cash balance and dividend

The Detour Lake and Fosterville mines led output, producing 140,067 oz. and 161,489 oz. in the period, respectively.

October 12, 2020

Polymetal reports coronavirus outbreak at Mayskoye deposit

The outbreak is not expected to have an effect on production, the company says.

October 12, 2020

Hudbay halts Flin Flon mine

An incident occurred during routine maintenance and inspection of the damage is expected to take several weeks.

October 12, 2020

Aboriginal group says Fortescue applied to mine near destroyed caves

The company recently applied for a mining license on an area that traditional owners identified as high cultural sensitivity.

October 10, 2020

Freeport does a balancing act as world’s biggest gold mine grapples with covid-19

The company is trying to maintain output at full blast while containing covid-19 in mines like Grasberg.

October 9, 2020

Supervisors at Escondida copper mine fail to reach labor deal

Escondida could continue to operate even if the supervisors strike, but a walk-off could nonetheless create bottlenecks and slowdowns.