Antofagasta expects copper deficit of up to 300,000 tonnes this year
The Chilean miner expects demand to outstrip supply in 2019 as consumption growth remains positive, but production increases continue to be minimal.
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Taxes and royalties paid by Australian miners equivalent to Federal Government education spending
Aussie miners paid A$30.6 billion in company tax and royalties in 2017-18.
Granada gets high-grade gold by employing disruptive technology
The miner reports attaining higher grades after running a preliminary gravity separation study on lower-grade, gold-bearing rock.
BHP blames heavy rains for autonomous trucks crash
The collision between the driverless vehicles happened about 11pm on March 16, at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Russia ban, Fiat Chrysler drive palladium price to new record high
The precious metal is up nearly 90% since August.
Anglo American floats solar farm on tailings at Los Bronces
This pilot project is expected to generate 150 MWh/year from 256 photovoltaic cells.
TerraX traces high grade Giant mine zones onto its BDC target zone
The historical core confirms mineralization from 50 to 425 metres below surface. The company is planning surface work to develop additional drill targets.
Mexico will not revoke mining concessions, wants Canadian miners to be “clean”
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on Canadian firms to adhere to the same standards that they follow in their home country.
Russian diamond miner Alrosa wants controlling stake to mine in Zimbabwe
Alrosa will assess Zimbabwe's diamond reserves over the next six months but would only start mining if it can take a majority stake in such a project.