July 23, 2020

Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months

Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million.

July 22, 2020

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."

July 22, 2020

Most mining mega deals involve Canadian companies – report

PwC says Canadian miners played a key role in delivering a successful year for the world’s biggest mining companies in 2019.

July 22, 2020

Pentagon resumes rare earths funding program

In April, the Pentagon awarded Lynas Corp and MP Materials funding for rare earths separation facilities in Texas and California.

July 22, 2020

Sanctioned Israeli billionaire to gain from Elon Musk cobalt deal

Dan Gertler stands to indirectly benefit from an American company’s payments, despite being blacklisted from the US financial system.

July 22, 2020

BHP faces biggest UK class action over Brazil dam collapse

Local groups are seeking a total of 5 billion pounds ($6.33 billion) for the collapse of the Fundão Dam.

July 22, 2020

Antofagasta copper output steady despite pandemic

Production volumes in the second quarter were 5% ahead of expectations, but lower than in the first quarter.

July 21, 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact on gold supply chain

Increased investor demand for gold coupled with a constrained supply has led to high prices and a bullish market.

July 21, 2020

High gold, iron ore prices drive Brazil mining revenue

In Q2 2020, mining companies reached a production value of $7.5 billion, 9% higher than Q1.

July 21, 2020

Massive Canadian gold mine gets green light

Construction of Iamgold and Sumitomo's $1.3 billion Côté open-pit project in Ontario is slated to begin in the third quarter.