October 19, 2020

Lundin to halt Candelaria mine in Chile

Decision to suspend operations comes after Lundin failed to reach a deal with a second union.

October 16, 2020

Canada orders review of Shandong’s TMAC buy

The cabinet national security review, under the Investment Canada Act, raises concerns that the deal may not be able to close by a Feb. 8, 2021, deadline to complete the…

October 16, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP says Chinese coal customers have made deferment requests; Newcrest approves Cadia’s expansion; Newmont CEO not interested in returning to Rio Tinto.

October 16, 2020

Atalaya shares rise on record quarterly production

Shares of the Proyecto Riotinto mine operator soared 13% on the TSX Friday.

October 16, 2020

Mountain Province’s diamond output up despite virus disruptions

The miner saw production at Gahcho Kué mine jump by 30% during Q3 from the previous three months as crews adjust to covid-19 protocols.

October 15, 2020

Vale to demolish Stobie headframes

The mine was placed on care and maintenance in 2017 after 100 years of operations.

October 15, 2020

Argonaut’s Magino gold project gets the go-ahead

Argonaut expects a first gold pour from this operation in the first half of 2023.

October 15, 2020

Growing cesium demand reactivates Lilypad project

Historical work focused on defining tantalum resources also identified widespread occurrences of cesium ore.

October 15, 2020

Barrick expects nearly 11% drop in third-quarter gold output

Production decrease comes as the miner's Porgera project in Papua New Guinea remained shut during the period

October 15, 2020

Endeavour restarts Boungou mine in Burkina Faso

The reopening comes a year after previous owner Semafo shut it following an attack that killed 39 civilians.