September 18, 2020

Chile court orders “total and definitive” closure of Barrick’s Pascua-Lama

The giant gold-silver project had been shut since 2013 over environmental concerns.

September 18, 2020

Teck mine in Chile switches to renewable energy

Company has signed an agreement that will provide its Carmen de Andacollo copper operation with 100% renewable power, eliminating 200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

September 17, 2020

South Africa looks to mining industry to fuel covid-19 recovery

The industry contributed 8.1% of South Africa’s GDP last year, from a peak of more than 20% in the 1980s.

September 17, 2020

BHP knew of heritage site concerns over mine expansion

Plans the miner had to destroy several heritage sites are now on ice.

September 16, 2020

Restoration after 2015 Brazil dam burst behind schedule – UN expert

None of 42 projects is on track, says the UN, alleging that miners had failed to provide effective reparations since Brazil's worst environmental disaster.

September 16, 2020

Newmont CEO sees gold ‘elevated,’ but will keep plans grounded

Company plans to focus on improving margins and investing in existing projects that make money at lower prices.

September 16, 2020

BHP sees profit in a world speeding up climate action

Key polluters, including miners and oil producers, are under increasing pressure from major investors to take more ambitious measures to curb emissions.

September 16, 2020

Vale targets 400m tonnes of iron ore capacity per year

The company currently has the capacity to produce 318 million tonnes a year.

September 16, 2020

Freeport does not want to be ‘distracted’ by buyout offers

Company is focused on expanding its Grasberg mine in Indonesia and boosting cash flow, Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Quirk said.

September 16, 2020

Nearly half of TSX30 ranking are mining companies

Fourteen of the Toronto Stock Exchange’s 30 top performers on the TSX30 2020 ranking are mining companies.