August 25, 2020

Protest at Grasberg mine extends to second day

Freeport mine workers demand an easing of a coronavirus lockdown.

August 25, 2020

Rio Tinto’s Kennecott first to win responsible production award

Utah-based operation met over 30 criteria for responsible environmental, social and governance practices, set up by the voluntary program.

August 25, 2020

Zambia seeks to take control of Mopani

A 10% stake was "not sufficient" to determine Mopani's future, Mines minister said in a statement.

August 25, 2020

Altiplano Metals to add mill, processing plant to Farellon operation in Chile

The Canadian miner said this move will support cost reductions and improved metal payables.

August 24, 2020

Northern Dynasty stock craters on Trump block report, environment demand

In an unexpected U-turn, the US Army Corps of Engineers has asked the company to craft a new mitigation plan for the controversial copper-gold mine in Alaska.

August 24, 2020

Congo grants new export ban waivers for copper, cobalt, tin

Country gave mining companies an indefinite waiver to an export ban on cobalt hydroxide and carbonate, as well as tin, tungsten, and tantalum concentrates.

August 24, 2020

Workers bar access to Freeport Indonesia’s Grasberg mine

Upset by an ongoing coronavirus-related lockdown, more than a thousand workers are blocking the mine access.

August 23, 2020

Peruvian metal exports recover in June – report

Data from the Ministry of Energy and Mines show that gold, copper and zinc exports rose in June when compared to the previous month.

August 23, 2020

Northern Dynasty shares dive on reports of planned Pebble halt

Shares of miner plunged 47% on Monday.

August 21, 2020

Nigerian oil services firm Japaul seeks $70 million to switch to mining

Japaul has obtained licenses to mine gold, lead, nickel and copper.