Brazil state authority defends licensing Anglo American facility expansion
Company tries to expand an iron ore facility, including a mining waste dam, in Minas Gerais.
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Global market volatility drove gold ETFs to all-time highs – report
In February, gold-backed ETF holdings reached 3,033 tonnes.
Brazil court releases $10m in frozen funds to Vale for studies on Brumadinho
Study will be used to stipulate indemnities of those affected.
Court protects Fortuna Silver mining concession in Mexico
Company keeps concession for the San Jose mine until a decision over a disputed royalty.
Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects
Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated.
West Kirkland wins favorable permitting decision for Nevada project
The latest permitting decision pertains to the second phase Hasbrouck mine and follows a 28-month process.
Newmont sells stake in Continental for $260m
The sale was part of a contractual arrangement to support Zijin Mining Group’s acquisition of Continental.
The best places to mine are still in the developed world – and that’s a problem
The Fraser Institute's annual survey shows that uncertainty is a confidence killer among mining executives.
Sierra Leone iron ore crisis creates debt-racked ghost town
In all, 1,700 workers at Marampa were dismissed due to a legal dispute with the government.