Proposal to ban big mines put to vote in southern Ecuador
The referendum threatens to derail more than 40 concessions seeking to tap gold, silver and copper reserves.
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Gold price sinks below $1,800 to 2-month low
Meanwhile, gold ETFs saw inflows again after two straight months of outflows.
Barrick extends Tongon mine life to 2023
Continued exploration and the conversion of resources to reserves have allowed Barrick to extend the Ivory Coast mine's life.
Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho
The settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions, unknown damages, and individual rights.
Fortescue pays royalties to Aboriginal group, a year late
Miner has pledged to pay nearly A$2 million ($1.4 million) in outstanding royalties to an Aboriginal partner, around a year after they were initially due.
Metso Outotec to cut 80 white-collar positions in Sweden
The Finnish company said the layoffs are a consequence of the Outotec Oyj and Metso Corporation’s Minerals business merger.
Turquoise Hill scores win in funding dispute with Rio Tinto over Mongolia mine
It has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, which prevents the mining giant from restricting Turquoise's funding talks.
Galantas Gold closer to production after blasting deal
Shares in the Northern Ireland-focused miner soared on the announcement of deal to expand blasting at its Omagh gold mine.
Loss-making miner becomes most-traded Philippine stock with 103% gain
Abra Mining’s surge showcases the extremes to which the retail mania has reached.
