March 21, 2019 BHP steps up efforts to win battle for Ecuador’s copper riches The world’s largest miner has signed an earn-in and joint venture deal with Canada’s Luminex Resources over the Tarqui copper project.
March 20, 2019 Wheaton Precious Metals exceeds 2018 production guidance, declares dividend Wheaton exceeded production guidance for gold, silver and palladium by 5%, 9% and 41%, respectively.
March 20, 2019 Champion Iron hunts high grade zones at Powderhorn The company says the data acquired in 2017 and 2018 demonstrates the presence of a 50-metre thick zinc-bearing unit with several high grade lenses.
March 20, 2019 Continental tables resource at Buritica’s BMZ1 The company recently closed a $175 million financing package that it will use on mine construction and start-up.
March 20, 2019 Silver demand in India set for 4-year high on farm cash payout Silver prices in India have been relatively stable for the last two years, and are about half their 2011 peak.
March 19, 2019 Kinross takes 9.7% stake in Wolfden Resources The two companies will form of a committee to explore Wolfden’s Pickett Mountain volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit in Maine.
March 19, 2019 ‘Radical’ foes, red tape lob doubt into Ecuador mining quest Ecuador has tethered its economic fortunes to a burgeoning mining industry. Now it just needs to get bureaucrats and community leaders on board.
March 19, 2019 Taxes and royalties paid by Australian miners equivalent to Federal Government education spending Aussie miners paid A$30.6 billion in company tax and royalties in 2017-18.
March 18, 2019 Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets Miner has hit back at a push to make it more accountable for carbon emissions produced by its customers, including Chinese steel makers.
March 17, 2019 Global Exploration Snapshot: The Americas, West Africa and Australasia remain popular A look at eight majors and juniors exploring for gold worldwide.
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
