April 27, 2020 Rio signs $51 million earn-in on Zambia copper deposits Rio can earn up to a 75% interest in the Solwezi licences, located next to First Quantum's Kansanshi mine.
April 27, 2020 Canada’s miners struggle with covid-19 challenges The sector often operates in rural or remote areas and workers live in close quarters, adding to the risks.
April 27, 2020 Ivanhoe’s Kakula mine advances ahead of schedule More than 8 miles of underground development is now completed, 3 miles ahead of schedule.
April 27, 2020 Grupo Mexico’s first quarter results turn negative Company registered a net loss of $369.2 million during Q1.
April 27, 2020 Zijin axes expected gold output after losing PNG mine It plans to speed up the construction of the Longnan Zijin project in China and look into acquisitions to offset the loss of Porgera.
April 26, 2020 China’s Yunnan launches 800,000 T metals stockpiling drive The funds will be used to cover interests on bank loans taken out for the one-year stockpiling drive, which will include copper, aluminium, lead, zinc, tin, among others.
April 24, 2020 Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says.
April 24, 2020 Rio Tinto boosts budget for Citadel copper project Rio will spend A$9.2 million ($5.9m) on exploration at the project, a joint venture with junior Antipa Minerals.
April 24, 2020 Freeport ramps up cost-cut measures, shares rise Company, whose shares climbed over 6% in NYSE, announced a $1.3 billion cut to its 2020 estimated operating costs.
April 24, 2020 Falcon Gold to consolidate lands on Central Canada Belt The Vancouver-based company signed a deal to acquire two large patented claim blocks in Ontario.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
