August 27, 2020 Freeport to ease lockdown in bid to end protest at Grasberg Operations have been disrupted after workers have blocked access to the world's second-largest copper mine in the easternmost region of Papua since Monday.
August 26, 2020 Newmont names new Peñasquito mine boss Bernard Wessels replaces Jim Cooper as general manager of the Peñasquito mine.
August 26, 2020 Wage talks with Kumba Iron Ore hit deadlock, union says Union said the company had agreed a wage increase of 8% for the lowest-paid workers and 6.5% for the highest-paid, but the two parties had disagreed over sick leave.
August 26, 2020 Codelco gets $22 million refund from insurance fraud Settlement ends years of over-charging on life insurance for its workers.
August 26, 2020 Minas Gerais asks court to block Vale assets worth $4.7 bn Federal prosecutors are also seeking $5 billion in collective "moral and social" damages.
August 25, 2020 Rio Tinto’s weak response to cave blasts will trigger stronger reaction Miners may still have some way to go to be seen placing ESG issues at the heart of their operations.
August 25, 2020 Hudbay acquires majority stake in Talbot project Located in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake region, Talbot holds the fourth-largest initial resource prior to production.
August 25, 2020 Botswana says no guarantee on De Beers deal by end-2020 The deal is necessary for the Debswana Mining Company, jointly held by De Beers and the Botswana government, as it provides the country with around two-thirds of its foreign exchange.
August 25, 2020 Protest at Grasberg mine extends to second day Freeport mine workers demand an easing of a coronavirus lockdown.
August 25, 2020 Rio Tinto’s Kennecott first to win responsible production award Utah-based operation met over 30 criteria for responsible environmental, social and governance practices, set up by the voluntary program.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
