Send in the troops: Congo raises the stakes on illegal mining
Negotiations, alternative employment programs and interventions by the police have failed to resolve the issue.
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How lithium-rich Chile botched a plan to attract battery makers
In March 2018, the Chilean government unveiled big news.
Nine companies weighing bids for Vedanta’s Zambian assets – minister
The dispute between the government and Vedanta started when Zambia appointed a liquidator to run Konkola Copper Mines and accused it of breaching its licence.
Vale faces investors lawsuit linked to Brumadinho dam burst
Nearly 25 asset management firms and some pension funds are seeking compensation for losses derived from Vale's plummeting share price since the disaster.
Sweden seeks lithium tie-ups in South America amid battery metal rush
Peru – a major copper producer – is also looking to edge in on the action.
Fresnillo cuts 2019 production, cites challenging times
The miner blamed lower-than-expected ore grades and delays in construction at one of its gold mines in Mexico for the output drop.
Acacia hit by fresh roadblock in Tanzania ahead of Barrick’s bid deadline
The miner has been told to stop using North Mara's tailings storage facility on the grounds of alleged breaches of environmental rules.
Vancouver junior’s stock jumps on option to acquire gold-silver project
San Marco Resources optioned the Buck property, considered to be part of the Telkwa Formation of the lower Jurassic Hazelton Group in British Columbia.
BHP fourth-quarter iron ore output down 1%
The Anglo-Australian miner's iron ore output fell to 71 million tonnes during the three months ended June 30.