November 1, 2020

Peru’s mining output falls for seventh month in a row – report

Peru’s gold, copper, lead and silver production has been the most affected by the slowdown caused by the covid-19 pandemic.

November 1, 2020

The causes behind pyrite oxidation – and acid mine drainage

Researchers at Penn State University say that if fracturing and erosion at the surface, and thus oxidation, occur slowly, acid mine drainage can be avoided.

October 30, 2020

Prairies Snapshot: Eight companies with interesting properties to watch

Canada's Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces are among the world’s premier jurisdictions for mining and mineral exploration.

October 30, 2020

Negotiations stall at Lundin’s Candelaria mine in Chile

Operations were halted earlier this month after the miner failed to reach a deal with a second union, representing about 550 workers.

October 30, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

US court upholds miners’ rights to explore on federal lands; Nordgold submits off-market bid for Cardinal in takeover war, Over $1 trillion needed for energy transition metals...

October 30, 2020

Codelco reports 86% leap in profits to September

Adding in production from its stakes in El Abra and Anglo American Sur, Codelco's total production rose to 1.243 million tonnes to September.

October 30, 2020

Vale expects stronger iron ore sales in fourth quarter

Company said recovered inventories in China will give the producer more flexibility on sales going forward.

October 29, 2020

How Olympic Dam went from mother of all digs to debottlenecking

The final chapter on the world's most ambitious – and costly – mining project has closed.

October 29, 2020

First Quantum sees no negative impact from potential Zambia default – CFO

Zambia was struggling with its ballooning debt before the pandemic and looks headed for a messy and protracted default.

October 29, 2020

Election will decide fate of Alaska mine, electric cars

Oil drilling in the Arctic and the Pebble gold mine in Alaska aren’t actually on the ballot -- but they might as well be.