August 1, 2019 “Robominers” to scope Europe for resources humans can’t reach EU-funded project aims at improving access to raw materials in small and difficult to access mineral deposits.
July 31, 2019 Turquoise Hill swings to loss on Mongolia mine woes The company reported a loss of $736.7 million in the three months ended June 30, compared with a profit of $204 million a year earlier.
July 31, 2019 Australian private equity firm EMR weighs copper mines IPO EMR Capital is considering selling its four copper mining assets through an initial public offering some time after 2019.
July 31, 2019 Vedanta launches arbitration in dispute with Zambia Vedanta denies that KCM has broken the terms of its licence and says it will defend its assets in Zambia.
July 31, 2019 Aztec acquires 65% of Cervantes gold-copper project in Mexico Kootenay Silver will retain the remaining 35% interest.
July 31, 2019 Glencore warns of $350m hit on copper unit Setbacks at its mines in DRC and Zambia caused copper production to fall 5% to 663,000 tonnes in the six months to June.
July 30, 2019 Mineral-rich Ecuadorean province requests popular referendum on mining Azuay province is home to several potentially lucrative gold, silver and copper projects.
July 30, 2019 Big win for Pebble after EPA lifts Bristol Bay mining ban The move does not guarantee the U.S. government will issue a permit for the planned Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay.
July 30, 2019 Revelo signs LOI with BMR Group over Chilean copper project BMR may acquire an 80% interest in Revelo's Montezuma copper project in northern Chile.
July 29, 2019 Base metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the globe As the global demand for base metals grows, the mining industry is on the hunt for new deposits that can be developed into operating mines.
China steel group urges domestic pricing in iron ore contracts A newly launched port-side spot price index should become a core pricing reference for the market, the China Iron and Steel Association said. December 23, 2025 | 09:24 am
