June 25, 2020

Constantine Metal to spend $2.15 million on Palmer project in Alaska

The Canadian miner wants to start field and permitting work for the zinc-copper-gold-silver project.

June 24, 2020

Codelco hit by third coronavirus death

The man was a worker at the Chuquicamata facility's smelter.

June 24, 2020

Attack on coltan mine in Congo leaves three dead

It is unclear what happened at SMB's mine as company and unions gave different accounts.

June 24, 2020

BHP announces stricter covid-19 protocols in Chile

Cases among workers top 200.

June 24, 2020

Pancontinental drops battery metals projects to focus on gold

The Canadian company wants to focus on two gold projects in South Carolina.

June 24, 2020

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

June 23, 2020

Chilean mines minister calls for ‘balance’ between safety and keeping economy running

The government has announced lockdowns for the mines-heavy Antofagasta Region to begin on Tuesday.

June 23, 2020

Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel

Ocean floor mining a "sustainability conundrum", report says.

June 23, 2020

Rio Tinto starts exploration at Janice Lake

Crews have begun construction of the 50 person camp on the Saskatchewan property.

June 23, 2020

Ero Copper hits best drill intercept at Curaçá, stock rises

Shares of Ero Copper jumped 8.2% by midday Tuesday.