New mining waste dam rules won’t be finalized by March The ICMM last fall voiced concerns about the draft standards, especially how the rules could apply equally to new and existing facilities. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 1:03 pm
70% of miners say new business models needed KPMG report found the industry needs greater transparency and more responsible mining practices. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2020 | 12:24 pm
Group Ten Metals announces warrant exercise, shares bounce Shares of Group Ten were up nearly 5% at Tuesday's market open. MINING.COM Editor | March 3, 2020 | 9:38 am
Western Mining has force majeure application accepted Company operates both mines and smelters and it has 160,000 tonnes of annual copper smelting capacity. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 9:26 am
Freeport sues Peru Gov’t over royalty payments Arbitration procedures won't affect operations, says the company. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2020 | 8:58 am
Fresnillo annual profit misses on weak output, mine curtailment Profits halved in the first half of 2019, forcing the Mexico-based gold and silver producer to rein in expenditure. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 7:52 am
Monarch sells Monique project in Quebec The company reached a deal with fellow Canadian miner Probe Metals. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2020 | 6:15 am
Mint produces largest-ever gold maple leaf coin The Royal Canadian Mint just issued the 10-kilogram bullion coin. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2020 | 6:10 am
Danakali done first phase of Eritrea potash project It takes the company a step closer to the construction phase of Colluli and then into production in 2022. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2020 | 5:52 am