Iron ore prices reach almost two-year high Analysts believe the price surge lines up with the market halting up to 40 million metric tonnes of Vale’s iron ore production. MINING.com Editor | February 6, 2019 | 2:48 pm
AME’s Mineral Exploration roundup concludes with renewed support from the province Year after year, Roundup strives to offer a space for industry leaders to come together in the sharing of ideas and perspectives to build long lasting relationships for mutual success. Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) | February 6, 2019 | 2:47 pm
Gold price: ETF inflows reach $100m a day US government shutdown means we don’t know how hedge funds are positioning themselves, but everyone else seems to be piling into gold. Frik Els | February 6, 2019 | 2:18 pm
Atlantic confirms gold extensions at Cochrane Hill Highlights from the latest resource extension drill program include 11 metres grading 43.65 grams gold. Northern Miner Staff | February 6, 2019 | 2:07 pm
Vale knew about sensor problems at dam before burst – Globo TV Vale SA was made aware of problems with sensors designed to monitor the structure of a dam that ended up bursting, 2 days before the disaster. Reuters | February 6, 2019 | 2:02 pm
Friedland confident Congo copper mine will be world’s second-largest The founder of Ivanhoe Mines said the Kamoa-Kakula project is “on track to become one of the absolute greatest copper mining complexes in the world.” Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2019 | 1:20 pm
Samarco said to reboot creditor talks after Vale Dam disaster Creditors rejected Samarco’s offer to treat the injections as senior or pari-passu debt. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2019 | 12:52 pm
Vale licenses to operate Laranjeiras dam, Jangada mine canceled The cut in output forced Vale to declare force majeure in iron ore and pellets contracts on Tuesday. Reuters | February 6, 2019 | 12:48 pm
Bolivia picks Chinese partner for $2.3B lithium project This deal gives Beijing a second chance in Bolivia after Xinjiang TBEA beat six rivals to partner with Bolivia on Coipasa and Pastos Grandes. Reuters | February 6, 2019 | 11:56 am