January 26, 2020 Vale raises emergency watch level for its Gongo Soco mine dam after heavy rain The dam is safe and secure, Vale said, but had been on Level 1 watch due to its proximity to the Sul Superior dam, which remains at Level 3.
January 24, 2020 Freeport shares dented by output drop, higher 2020 spending The US miner has spent billions in the switch from a depleting open pit and to develop a coexisting underground mine.
January 24, 2020 One year after Vale’s Brazilian dam burst, burying Brumadinho One year ago, a Brazilian dam operated by Vale gave way to a tsunami of 9.7 million cubic meters of mining sludge that buried part of a town and killed…
January 24, 2020 Lundin Gold CEO looking for acquisitions, open to a takeover The company’s largest shareholder, Newcrest Mining, is supportive of a potential acquisition.
January 24, 2020 Newmont leading on environmental responsibility, gender balance The company was recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project, Bloomberg and others.
January 24, 2020 Codelco kicks off production at El Teniente expansion ahead of schedule Phase one was completed 15 months ahead of schedule and for $50 million less than originally expected.
January 24, 2020 Barrick irons out issues in Tanzania with “historic” deal The agreement formally ends a long-running tax dispute, setting a template for negotiations with other firms.
January 23, 2020 Anglo’s fourth-quarter output rises on Brazil mine strength Company reported a 4% increase in fourth-quarter production.
January 22, 2020 Freeport looks poised to turn corner after five-year bumpy road In the past year, it has been buffeted by global trade winds and hit by crossfire from demonstrations against a competitor in Peru.
January 22, 2020 From mining savior to homicide charges, the fall of Vale’s chief Fabio Schvartsman was supposed to be the fresh face that would help Vale SA, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, advance after a 2015 dam collapse.
Precious metals extend rally as silver price surpasses $90 Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. January 14, 2026 | 09:41 am
