November 10, 2020

Peru’s miners look to interim president for post-pandemic stability

The world's No. 2 copper producer is facing its worst economic crisis in a century.

November 10, 2020

Palladium One aims for first resource at Kaukua South discovery in Finland

Toronto-based company will begin a 17,500-metre drill program this month at its Kaukua South discovery in Finland aimed at delineating an initial resource.

November 10, 2020

Gold stream probably ‘most attractive’ funding option for Turquoise Hill – Wheaton CEO

Turquoise Hill last week began arbitration proceedings against its biggest shareholder Rio Tinto to seek "clarity" on financing for Oyu Tolgoi, one of Rio's biggest growth projects.

November 10, 2020

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

November 10, 2020

China’s copper import boom leaves other metals cold

Only aluminum is showing a similar movement but there is no sign of China having any import appetite for the other base metals.

November 9, 2020

Kakula development now more than half complete

First concentrate from the initial 3.8-million-tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) concentrator plant on track for July 2021.

November 9, 2020

Kodiak drills 192 metres of 1.21% copper-equivalent at MPD

The interval includes a higher-grade 45-metre interval of 1.18% copper, 1.01 g/t gold and 4 g/t silver (2.13% copper-equivalent) from 401 metres.

November 9, 2020

KAZ Minerals shareholder RWC Partners to vote against buyout offer

The take-private deal is subject to court approval and a shareholder vote in December or early January.

November 9, 2020

Botswana president says mining sector to shrink by nearly a quarter in 2020

Diamond exports from the world's second-biggest producer dropped 42% in the first nine months.

November 9, 2020

Chilean mine group warns pending glacier bill could shut down deposits

Chile's world-leading copper industry could see some of its mines put out of business if an early stage bill to protect glaciers continues its march through Congress.