January 28, 2019

Canada’s Vendetta receives positive PEA for Australian lead-zinc project

The assessment revealed that Pegmont has a mine life of 10 years at 3,000 tonne per day open pit followed by an underground operation.

January 24, 2019

Australia’s ANZ bank closes Singapore gold vault

"ANZ has suspended its physical precious metals custody service as it does not align to our business strategy at this time"

January 24, 2019

Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018

Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.

January 23, 2019

Many Toronto-listed miners don’t disclose environmental and social info — report

The Responsible Mining Foundation says companies gain from strengthening their ability to ‘know and show.

January 22, 2019

Australia’s Galaxy Resources raises estimate for Mt Cattlin Project

Galaxy said the reserves for the project are now estimated to be 42% higher than its last estimate.

January 22, 2019

Miners try to move away from fossil fuels — report

A research report by Wood Mackenzie states that electrification and automation will be a key priority for global mining companies.

January 22, 2019

Jervois Mining offers C$16.6m in shares for Uganda cobalt projects

Jervois, which has applied for a prospecting licence in Tanzania, says the deal would complement its efforts to establish a presence in east Africa.

January 22, 2019

Runaway train wreck, copper outages cost BHP $600 million

Three incidents occurred during the second half of 2018 hit BHP's production volumes by 4 million tonnes of iron ore and 70,000 tonnes of copper.

January 21, 2019

Australia’s MOD rejects Sandfire bid as undervalued, willing to negotiate

MOD is willing to engage with Sandfire and grant confirmatory due diligence if a compelling price is presented and capable of being supported by the board and shareholders.

January 21, 2019

BHP said to owe $215m in underpaid iron ore royalties to Western Australia

State claims BHP used its wholly-owned Singapore marketing hub subsidiary to understate the price of iron ore sold Japan and China buyers.