June 4, 2020

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits northern Chile; copper, lithium mines unaffected

BHP and Antofagasta said there are no damage or operational problems at their sites.

June 4, 2020

Mexico mining output to shrink 17% in 2020

Even though mining activities have resumed, exploration would remain on hold for the time being.

June 3, 2020

Zambia denies power firm CEC claims of expropriation

Zambia's government said it has no intention of taking over Copperbelt Energy Corp.

June 3, 2020

SQM, Teck leave Revelo’s copper projects in Chile

Separate option agreements with the two majors over Revelo's copper projects in Chile have been terminated.

June 2, 2020

Troilus raises C$22M in upsized offering

Troilus Gold has announced an upsized bought deal of C$22 million (up from C$15 million originally) as equity raises in the mining space continue.

June 2, 2020

Atlantic Nickel’s Santa Rita marks Q1 milestones

The mine is on track to ramp up to 105,000 tonnes by the end of 2020.

June 2, 2020

Latin America virus surge puts world’s biggest mines at risk

With China getting back to work and Latin America the new virus hot spot, concern is shifting from demand to supply.

June 2, 2020

Getchell to kick off drill campaign at Nevada gold/copper projects

The Canadian miner will start working on its Fondaway Canyon, Dixie Comstock, and Star Point properties.

June 1, 2020

Outotec to deliver copper solvent extraction technology to the DRC

Outotec has been awarded a contract by Sicomines, a joint-venture of companies from China and the DRC.

June 1, 2020

US copper concentrate heads to China again after tariff relief

A shipment of around 10,000 tonnes for China Copper, part of state-run Chinalco, is due to arrive in mid-June.