Chile’s copper production to exceed 6 million tonnes for first time in 2019
Production of the red metal, the agency says, could reach a record of 7.25 million tonnes as early as 2025.
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Osisko hits 2,223 g/t over 2.0 metres at Windfall
The company began an 800,000-metre drill program in 2015, and is currently focused on infill drilling at the main Windfall and Lynx deposits.
Osisko begins share buyback and cuts debt
The share buyback program was announced last month at the same time Osisko said it had received proceeds of $159.4 million from Pretium Resources
Millennial nears feasibility at Pastos Grandes in Argentina
Millennial expects to submit its environmental impact assessment to the Argentinian government during 2019’s first quarter.
Chile okays lithium miner SQM’s plan to remedy water violations
The 18-month remediation plan includes a new online system to monitor SQM's extraction rates of both brine and fresh water from beneath the salt flat.
China’s FX reserves fall in 2018 as slowing economy, trade war weigh
Even if a trade agreement is reached soon, analysts say it would be no panacea for China's economy, which is expected to continue decelerating in coming months.
Sibanye counts hit to earnings as strike at gold mines drags on
“Sibanye can’t absorb losses from its gold business for a protracted period"
China adds to gold reserves for first time since October 2016
"It’s a bullish sign for gold"
Congolese mining company leaves ITSCI certification scheme over cost
Societe Miniere de Bisunzu (SMB), has given 30 days notice to end its contract with ITSCI, a responsible supply chain initiative, citing the scheme's rising costs.
