June 4, 2020

SolGold launches $20m fundraising for Alpala exploration

The Ecuador-focused miner seeks to raise enough to fund a definitive feasibility study on Alpala.

June 4, 2020

Copper price rally builds as China’s spending balloons

Copper now up 27% from covid-19 lows as China’s $700bn “new infrastructure” spending kicks into gear – 10,000 5G base stations are being built per week.

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.