Antofagasta approves $1.3B expansion of Los Pelambres mine
The company said the expansion, to start in early 2019, would add an average 60,000 tonnes of copper a year to its production over the first 15 years of operation.
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Vale holds talks to expand world’s biggest open-pit iron mine
While the project known as S11D isn’t scheduled to hit its 90-million-ton capacity until 2020, China’s appetite for the mine’s low-cost, high-grade ore continues to grow.
Miners’ spending on hunt for copper, EV metals hits $10 billion
Budgets jumped about 19%, outpacing last year’s gain.
Paulson & Co keeps stake in gold investments during Q3 -filing
New York-based Paulson & Co maintained its stake as spot gold prices declined more than 5%
Epiroc launches new generation of battery-powered machines
The battery-driven underground loaders create improved safety, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower operating costs.
Premier Gold Mines locks up land next to South Arturo, Nevada
Under the agreement, Premier Gold can acquire a 100% stake in the 206-hectare Rodeo Creek land package.
Azarga Uranium almost doubles resource at Dewey Burdock
The project saw a 97% increase over the previous resource.
University of British Columbia students win World Mining Competition
A large component of every World Mining Competition case is an extensive financial analysis.
Golden Ridge closes option deal with Barrick for 100% interest in Hank Project
Golden Ridge spent $4 million on exploration at Hank and completed nearly 11,000m of diamond drilling.