ArcelorMittal considers sale of Canadian assets Assets the world’s biggest steelmaker may put on the chopping block include a 420km-long railway servicing the Mont-Wright iron ore mine in Quebec. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2020 | 7:08 am
Silver Dollar to acquire majority stake in First Majestic’s La Joya project Silver Dollar Resources believes there is potential on the property’s untapped regional targets. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 22, 2020 | 6:19 am
Glencore hit by another probe over Congo dealings Switzerland has opened a criminal investigation into Glencore's possible failure to prevent alleged corruption in the DRC. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2020 | 3:49 am
Unions at Codelco demand more protection against coronavirus The Federation of Copper Workers union said it would take measures if the company’s health protocols are not further tightened. Reuters | June 21, 2020 | 11:57 am
Less time underground, more autonomous tech/robots – the future of mine safety Panellists in a webinar organized by Exyn concluded that mineworkers’ safety is linked to the adoption of autonomous, robotic technology that generates high-quality data. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 11:44 am
Codelco to suspend northern construction projects The announcement came hours after the second coronavirus-related death of a Codelco worker was confirmed. Reuters | June 21, 2020 | 9:01 am
Fossilized fish linked to rare earths deposits Researchers discovered the origin of a large deposit of rare earths near the Japanese island of Minamitorishima. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 6:55 am
Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector. MINING.com Editor | June 19, 2020 | 12:48 pm
INTERVIEW: Octavio Araneda CEO, Codelco Copper giant aims to expand revenues by $1 billion per year, starting in 2021. Global Business Reports | June 19, 2020 | 11:36 am