January 16, 2020

Brazil police say key part of Vale dam probe to wrap up in June

The police probe is one of several parallel investigations into the causes of the dam's collapse, which killed at least 255 people just under a year ago.

January 16, 2020

Barrick sees gold output above estimates on Nevada boost

It expects its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont to produce 585,000 ounces of gold for the three months ended Dec. 31.

January 15, 2020

Barrick forges ahead with Papua New Guinea mine in face of local backlash

With a 20-year lease renewal application in the balance, Barrick has faced backlash from PNG landowners and residents.

January 15, 2020

Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround?

Even before the rumoured deal, more than 80% of the world's largest cobalt miner's output was tied up for years to come, a new report shows.

January 15, 2020

Hochschild Mining posts better than expected 2019 production

Production from the flagship Inmaculada mine jumped more than 6% to 260,126 gold equivalent ounces.

January 15, 2020

Chile regulator backs SQM lithium production expansion

Chile’s Environmental Superintendent (SMA) said the ruling invalidating the miner's plan was "unfounded."

January 14, 2020

Anglo American likely to confirm deal to buy Sirius ahead of deadline

The company has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or walk away.

January 14, 2020

Vale mulls raising stake in power generation company

Vale is a majority owner in Aliança Energia with a 55% stake.

January 13, 2020

BHP says Westpac chairman will not stand for re-election on its board

Lindsay Maxsted remain a member of the board, and on the risk and audit committees until the 2020 annual general meeting.

January 10, 2020

Kirkland Lake closes in on 1moz a year after record production

Consolidated gold production totalled 974,615 ounces, up 35% from 2018.