Codelco boosts copper output despite pandemic The company reported pretax profits of $380 million in the first half of 2020, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2019. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 9:38 am
Eldorado gold production up 50% over Q2 2019 The company is maintaining 2020 guidance of 520,000-550,000 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $850-$950 per ounce sold. Bruno Venditti | July 31, 2020 | 9:11 am
AngloGold CEO asked to leave after fund pressure Shareholders asked for further investigations into a bonus payment by Kelvin Dushnisky's former employer Barrick Gold. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2020 | 9:04 am
Gold price set for best month in eight years Spot gold rose 11% for the month of July and gained nearly 30% so far this year. MINING.com Editor | July 31, 2020 | 8:43 am
Caterpillar posts lower earnings as pandemic hits sales The manufacturer declined to reinstate its earnings guidance which was withdrawn in late March. Reuters | July 31, 2020 | 8:20 am
Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production. MINING.com Editor | July 31, 2020 | 7:58 am
Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2020 | 7:29 am
BC First Nations support Benchmark Metals’ Lawyers project The Edmonton-based miner signed a trilateral agreement with the Tsay Keh Dene Nation, Kwadacha Nation, and Takla Nation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 6:20 am
Ariana grows resources at Salinbas project in Turkey The British miner reported that resources increased to 1.5Moz, up from 1Moz. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 6:15 am