September 14, 2021

Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector

Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector.

September 13, 2021

Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth

CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually…

September 13, 2021

Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports

Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.

September 13, 2021

Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade

Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.

September 13, 2021

Jiangxi Copper, MCC aim to develop Mes Aynak mine in Afghanistan

The companies took on a 30-year lease for the mine in 2008, which has an estimated reserve of 11.08 million tonnes of copper.

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

September 12, 2021

‘Here we go again,’ reacts Northern Dynasty’s Thiessen on EPA permitting decision

Biden permitting decisions give major US mining investment a black eye.

September 12, 2021

Strike threat averted at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine

BHP strikes a deal with the Cerro Colorado labour union to avoid strike action.

September 10, 2021

BHP, Codelco wage deals in Chile ease copper supply risks

Union leaders at a BHP Group mine in Chile will present a new wage proposal to members in the latest sign of easing labor tensions in the top copper-producing nation.

September 10, 2021

US House committee votes to block Rio Tinto’s Resolution mine

The San Carlos Apache tribe and other Native Americans say the mine would destroy sacred land.