Codelco not giving away gold watches anymore For decades, the National Copper Corporation gave away expensive gold watches to workers that have been with the company for over 30 years. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 6, 2019 | 6:39 am
Regency’s plans to acquire Vanadium North receive conditional approval The TSX Venture Exchange issued a conditional approval of the definitive agreement signed back in February 2019. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 6, 2019 | 6:35 am
Massive base metals mine in Myanmar to start production in 2021 Bawdwin will be the world’s No. 3 producing lead mine and the tenth largest silver operation. It’s also set to become a significant zinc producer. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2019 | 3:55 am
Community around MMG’s Las Bambas mine holding its breath The Nueva Fuerabamba community is pushing for laws that decriminalize their protests. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 5, 2019 | 1:03 pm
Sibanye-Stillwater in good financial, political position to negotiate wages – report Despite its fraught relationship with with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, experts say recent developments play in favour of the company. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 5, 2019 | 11:27 am
Asia gold – lower prices, festive demand boost purchases in India, Singapore Gold demand was robust in India and Singapore this week as a correction in prices ahead of a key gold-buying festival boosted purchases. Reuters | May 5, 2019 | 9:19 am
Zambia’s finance minister says tax reforms needed to cut debt The proposed tax change in Africa's second biggest copper producing nation has upset the mining community. Reuters | May 5, 2019 | 9:19 am
Scientists decipher the origin of Nevada’s ‘fool’s gold’ Fool’s gold is very common in the Carlin-type gold deposits that are found in Nevada. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2019 | 11:08 pm
CIBC is first quarter’s top mining dealmaker The Canadian bank advises on deals worth $18.7B as fewer, bigger deals lift mining M&A 6.3% in Q1. Frik Els | May 3, 2019 | 1:30 pm