February 19, 2020 Freeport Indonesia aims for August kick-off of construction on new copper smelter Front-end engineering and design for the $3 billion smelter has been concluded.
February 18, 2020 Miners welcome Indonesia’s new jobs bill that could spur coal growth President Joko Widodo's sprawling "Job Creation" bill seeks to change about 80 laws affecting many business sectors.
February 17, 2020 Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens.
February 16, 2020 The good, the bad, the ugly: Miners’ ability to stay afloat in the current context How are major companies addressing market changes driven by the coronavirus outbreak, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters?
February 16, 2020 Emerging markets trust China’s virus steps to keep rally going Gauges of stocks, bonds and currencies in developing economies all rose in the five days through Friday as raw-material prices had their best week this year.
February 16, 2020 How to effectively address illegal gold mining – study Scientists used Myanmar as a case study. They say legitimization is the key.
February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 13, 2020 Indonesia accused of putting profit ahead of the environment with new bill The government's plans to relax environmental rules to encourage investment have drawn criticism from activists.
February 12, 2020 Barrick CEO sees no competition in his bid for Freeport’s Grasberg mine There is no deal on the table at this stage but said his comments were aimed at sending a message to the market.
February 12, 2020 Griffin Mining re-staffs China mine as coronavirus restrictions lifted Company is returning staff to its Caijiaying mine in northeastern China
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am