January 28, 2020

Freeport CEO ‘looking forward’ to deals once expansion projects done

According to recent news reports, Barrick CEO Mark Bristow has spoken favorably of Freeport's assets and a potential combination.

January 26, 2020

Worst drought in years pushes Anglo to sign water deal with Codelco

Water scarcity was blamed for Los Bronces' production drop in 2019.

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.