Brazil police say key part of Vale dam probe to wrap up in June
The police probe is one of several parallel investigations into the causes of the dam's collapse, which killed at least 255 people just under a year ago.
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Majority of British Columbians recognize importance of metals market – report
Two-thirds of the group reported that mineral exploration and mining industries provide the raw materials required to transition to low carbon technologies.
Scotgold readies to open Scotland’s first commercial gold mine
Chief executive Richard Gray expects to see a "mini gold rush" in the Scottish Highlands in coming years.
Joshua Gold acquires King Solomon’s mine
The Ontario-based company says initial sampling returned promising results.
Russia’s $40 billion gold buying binge is slowing down
After spending an estimated $40 billion on gold in the past five years, the central bank is starting to rein in spending.
Noram encouraged by drill results at Nevada lithium project
The Canadian miner said its drill program yielded higher results than the current inferred resource.
Barrick sees gold output above estimates on Nevada boost
It expects its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont to produce 585,000 ounces of gold for the three months ended Dec. 31.
IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire
Attributable gold production last year reached 726,000 gold ounces, compared to the 765,000 to 810,000 ounces the company expected.
Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020
Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality.