November 11, 2020

Newmont leads mining companies ESG ranking

At the other end of the 20-company ranking was Rio Tinto Group, which scored -79 after explosions that damaged two Aboriginal Australian sites.

November 11, 2020

Fortescue plans global green energy drive

Fortescue has so far committed A$1 billion out to 2023 for the project.

November 10, 2020

Gold stream probably ‘most attractive’ funding option for Turquoise Hill – Wheaton CEO

Turquoise Hill last week began arbitration proceedings against its biggest shareholder Rio Tinto to seek "clarity" on financing for Oyu Tolgoi, one of Rio's biggest growth projects.

November 10, 2020

Endeavour in merger talks with Teranga

The miner is considering an all-stock purchase and may offer a low premium for the Toronto-listed company.

November 10, 2020

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

November 10, 2020

Equinox begins $103m in construction at Brazil gold mine

First gold pour at the Santa Luz mine is targeted for Q1 2022.

November 10, 2020

AngloGold suspends operations at Cerro Vanguardia

Operations at the gold and silver mine in Argentina suspended for 10 days, as positive coronavirus cases have been detected among its workforce.

November 9, 2020

Caldas Gold posts record intercept at Marmato

Company reported high-grade assays from its asset in Colombia including a record 5.73 grams gold per tonne and 5.2 grams silver per tonne over 63 metres from 356 metres downhole.

November 9, 2020

Harmony Gold reports near tripling in Q1 cash flow

Gold output rose 38% to 313,725 ounces compared with 226,632 ounces quarter-on-quarter.

November 9, 2020

UK court blocks lawsuit against BHP over Brazil dam burst

Case was the largest group claim in English legal history.