Church of England ups ante against anti-climate lobby

Ethical investors plan to extend their campaign for miners and other big businesses to stop funding industry associations that block progress on UN goals to curb climate change.

Reuters | November 26, 2019 | 12:24 pm

Mongolia says Rio’s Oyu Tolgoi mine expansion to go ahead

The miner feared the government would try to completely renegotiate the agreements underpinning the asset's development.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2019 | 9:04 am

Ecuador to tighten rules for mining waste dams to avoid repeat of Brazil disaster

The new rules will take effect in December and will prohibit the building of so-called tailings dams close to populated areas.

Reuters | November 26, 2019 | 9:02 am

Nutrien’s potash mine closure adds to bite of Canada rail strike

The world’s largest fertilizer producer plans to temporarily close its biggest potash mine as the impact of a Canadian rail strike continues to spread.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2019 | 8:50 am

Friedland says Congo now more attractive than Chile for copper mines

While Chile, the world’s top copper producer, seeks measures to quell the social unrest that exploded last month, the election of a new President in Congo has improved the country's prospects.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2019 | 7:00 am

Austral Gold to become sole owner of Casposo mine in Argentina

The Sydney-based company acquired the remaining 30% interest in the silver-gold mine located in the San Juan province.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 26, 2019 | 6:20 am

Ivanhoe, Congolese authorities discuss Kamoa-Kakula project

Representatives from the Canadian miner met with recently appointed authorities.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 26, 2019 | 6:15 am

Lynas close to securing funding for rare earths plant in the US

Details about how it will fund the development of a heavy rare earths processing facility in Texas is expected to come by the end of February.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2019 | 3:07 am

Interview: Tocqueville’s Hathaway sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ in gold equities

John Hathaway, chairman of Tocqueville Management Corp. and co-manager of the Tocqueville Gold Fund, recently discussed the state of the gold investment space.

Northern Miner Staff | November 25, 2019 | 4:00 pm