June 11, 2020

BHP to revise expansion through 40 sacred sites

The world's largest miner said its South Flank iron ore project would not disturb the sites identified without further consultation.

June 10, 2020

Mali gold mining revenue boosted by strong output

State revenue from gold mining companies in Mali surged 63.5% to $702 million in 2019 compared with 2018.

June 10, 2020

Alrosa’s May sales drop 85%

Sales of rough and polished diamonds stood at $40 million in May, a 85% drop from $266 million a year ago.

June 10, 2020

Obrador urges Canadian mining firms to pay taxes

Nearly 70% of foreign-owned mining companies operating in Mexico are based in Canada.

June 10, 2020

Newmont acquires land package near Cerro Negro

The Boleadora group of properties encompasses 12 individual exploration licenses.

June 10, 2020

Zero-premium mergers becoming the new normal among gold miners

The saga of zero-premium deals began with the $5.4 billion mega merger of Barrick Gold and Randgold Resources.

June 10, 2020

Rio loses Australian indigenous backing after blasting sacred caves

An Australian indigenous group has suspended the company from its reconciliation plan.

June 10, 2020

Vale raises potential failure alert at three dams

Level one emergency alert issued for three inactive tailings dams in the state of Minas Gerais.

June 9, 2020

Agnico Eagle, Cameco win MAC awards

Mining Association of Canada honors companies for their work in ensuring responsible mining practices.

June 9, 2020

Saudi Arabia aims to boost investment with mining law

The kingdom's unused mineral resources are valued at $1.3 trillion.