September 1, 2020

Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training

Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa.

September 1, 2020

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake near coast of Chile; mines unaffected

Antofagasta said that its operations at Los Pelambres, the closest large deposit to the epicenter, had not been affected.

September 1, 2020

Rio Tinto starts drilling at Janice Lake

Rio currently has the option to earn up to an 80% interest in the copper-silver project in Saskatchewan.

September 1, 2020

Fortescue unit enters deal to assess PNG hydro projects

The deal will support green industrial operations for both domestic consumption and exports, the Perth-based firm said.

September 1, 2020

BHP to mine Australian coal using greener energy

Deal with CleanCo will help BHP cut its indirect emissions in the country by 20% in five years.

September 1, 2020

Barrick takes dispute over Porgera mining rights to PNG Supreme Court

Barrick's move comes as it has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to Porgera gold mine.

August 31, 2020

Rio vows to preserve ancient Australian rock shelter after outcry over caves blast

Company had previously applied to damage the 43,000-year site near its Silvergrass iron ore mine, and consent was granted by the state government.

August 31, 2020

AngloGold, Barrick to sell 80% of Morila mine in conflict-ridden Mali

The partners will sell their majority stake to Australian miner Mali Lithium.

August 28, 2020

Codelco presses ahead with automation plans to bolster production

The progress of Codelco's digitalization agenda has strained relations with the unions.

August 28, 2020

Freeport Indonesia workers end protest at Grasberg

Operations were disrupted after protesters had blocked access to the mine since Monday, calling on the company to resume a bus service, and for a bonus payment.