Codelco reports bumper year for profits despite pandemic
Company upped output from its own mines by 2% in 2020 to 1.618 million tonnes, despite strict covid-19 measures.
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Alrosa puts walnut-size diamond up for sale
The 242-carat diamond is one of the largest gem-quality ones mined by the Russian company since 2000.
Santacruz Silver to pay $20m for Zimapan mine in Mexico
The Canadian miner’s subsidiary signed a definitive agreement to acquire the asset from Industrias Peñoles.
Canada losing ground on new mining projects – report
The Mining Association of Canada says the total 10-year projected value of $82 billion for new projects remains nearly 50% below the 2014 level of $160 billion.
Scotgold shares fall on Cononish mine delayed ramp-up
The Scottish miner also said that slower than anticipated labour build-up and training will impact March production.
Australian state approved plans that would damage Aboriginal sites
In the past year, New South Wales' heritage protection body has approved all of the development applications received.
Base and Battery Metals Snapshot: Eight companies pursuing critical minerals
Base and battery metals exploration and development assets in North America that are on investors’ radar screens.
Lynas beats profit estimates as prices of rare earths soar
Earlier this month, the US Department of Defense awarded $30 million in funds to build a facility in Texas to Lynas.
Southern Copper to push forward on new projects as copper price spikes
Company will seek to push forward with several new and pending projects in the mineral-rich Andean nation as prices rise.
