July 16, 2020 Barrick cuts power supply at PNG mine amid legal standoff World no 2 gold miner was refused an extension of its lease on Porgera mine in April with the Papua New Guinea government citing unrest and pollution concerns.
July 15, 2020 ESG to play a greater part in post-covid mining – survey Almost half of White & Case survey respondents see increased taxation as the way resource nationalism is most likely to manifest itself in the wake of covid-19.
July 15, 2020 Miners may raise $3 billion in streaming deals, Wheaton CEO says The Vancouver-based company is expecting a $1 billion deal in the next few months.
July 15, 2020 Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.
July 15, 2020 Kinross study pegs Lobo-Marte capex at $1 billion The project’s economic returns are highly sensitive to the gold price.
July 15, 2020 Workers at Antofagasta’s Zaldivar mine enter mediation to stave off strike Workers voted in favor of a walk-off late last week after rejecting a new contract offer, which they said had stripped some current benefits.
July 15, 2020 Nornickel board to discuss Rusal demands this month Russia’s environmental watchdog demanded the mining giant pay damages of $2.1 billion after a fuel spill in Siberia.
July 15, 2020 Vale to set aside $1.4 billion for Brumadinho damages The amount would ensure the enforcement of any potential fine or forfeiture of assets, rights and values related to the disaster.
July 14, 2020 BHP faces first step in $6.3 billion UK claim over Brazil dam failure Claimants allege BHP ignored safety warnings as the Fundao dam's capacity was repeatedly increased by raising its height.
July 14, 2020 Funds buy into a copper rally fuelled by China and Chile Hedge funds are starting to buy into the rally in copper, which continues to build upside momentum.
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
