Codelco shuts Chuquicamata smelter and refinery
Chuquicamata is the first major copper asset to close due to the sharp spike of coronavirus cases in Chile.
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Newcrest tests technology from MacLean, Orica
Technology includes remote drilling, loading and wireless blasting to remove the workers from major hazards.
Northern Dynasty proposes Pebble energy sharing plan
The proposal follows its recently announced profit-sharing plan for Bristol Bay residents.
Environmental regulator hits Codelco with pollution claims
Four of the 11 charges brought against Codelco are serious, potentially leading to fines of up to $15 million.
Stornoway Diamond top executives to step down
CEO Patrick Godin and EVP finance Annie Torkia Lagacé step down June 26.
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Virus-hit South African miners battle to return workers
Companies may take until August to get all their employees back at work.
Drilling resumes at Novagold’s Donlin project
A program of 80 holes totalling about 22,000 metres is expected to be completed by year-end.
Panama miners push for restart of First Quantum copper operation
The Canadian miner had to idle the $6.5 billion mine, which is the biggest single private sector investment in Panama’s history.
