Colombia looks to recover $181.5m in alleged unpaid royalties from South32 According to initial findings the Australian miner applied incorrect discounts and deductions. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 8:29 am
Freeport Indonesia aims for August kick-off of construction on new copper smelter Front-end engineering and design for the $3 billion smelter has been concluded. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 8:23 am
Europe floors it in the race to dominate car batteries National governments are also committing large sums to battery efforts, especially in Germany. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2020 | 7:41 am
Rising metals prices spur Sibanye to second-half rebound Strike action had disrupted operations in the first half of 2019. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 7:29 am
Miners working to de-risk phosphate project in Chile The Toronto-based miner reported that outstanding environmental infractions and fines have been paid. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 6:15 am
Canada Rare Earth scouting locations for South American refinery The Vancouver-based company commissioned a study aimed at finding the most favourable conditions across six regions within the subcontinent. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 6:10 am
Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 5:09 am
Sirius shareholder Odey comes down on Anglo’s “mockery” bid The hedge fund said it would vote against Anglo's offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 3:53 am
Alderon Iron adds Chinese partner to Kami mine Tunghsu will be the second Chinese partner for the proposed western Labrador iron ore mine. MINING.com Editor | February 18, 2020 | 4:14 pm