August 3, 2020

Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges

The world's top copper producer has managed to shield its mining industry from the brunt of the damage caused by the pandemic.

August 2, 2020

S&P holds DR Congo rating at CCC+, lowers outlook to stable

Congo’s economy could rebound if copper and cobalt demand and production increase as expected.

July 31, 2020

Centerra Q2 profits surge, dividend raised

The miner recorded net income of $80.7 million or $0.27 per share for Q2 2020, more than double the previous year's profits.

July 31, 2020

Codelco boosts copper output despite pandemic

The company reported pretax profits of $380 million in the first half of 2020, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2019.

July 31, 2020

Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third

Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production.

July 31, 2020

Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida

Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine.

July 31, 2020

Ariana grows resources at Salinbas project in Turkey

The British miner reported that resources increased to 1.5Moz, up from 1Moz.

July 30, 2020

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July 30, 2020

Gold rally, Chinese demand a boon to Canadian miners

EY says Canada could see a wave of new gold deals and mines built in the coming months on the back of strong bullion prices and improved demand for metals…

July 30, 2020

Conico to acquire Longland Resources’ Greenland projects

The acquisition gives Conico exposure to a dominant license deemed to be highly prospective for precious and base metals