November 24, 2015

BHP hits fresh 7-year low as mud from Brazil disaster reaches Atlantic Ocean

The news came as the price of iron ore continues its month-long retreat, diving to a fresh 10-year low Tuesday to $43.69, according to The Metal Bulletin index.

November 24, 2015

Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.

November 24, 2015

Sweden’s “Minister for the Future” believes in a fossil-free future with economic growth

By 2030, Sweden plans to become a fossil-free country and will be one of the world’s first fossil-free welfare nations

November 23, 2015

Troubles in Dominican mine force Barrick to cut 2015 output forecast

Due to a mechanical issue detected at its jointly owned Dominican Republic-based mine.

November 23, 2015

Peru: Application of prior consultation law risks mining project delays

A recent decision by Peru’s government to require mining companies to carry out prior consultation with indigenous communities is set to further complicate the investment climate.

November 23, 2015

ICL Fertilizers launches new polysulphate product In Brazil

ICL, a global manufacturer of products based on specialty minerals that fulfill essential needs of the world’s growing population in the agriculture, processed food and engineered materials markets, announced today…

November 23, 2015

Anglo American Utilizing Immersive Technologies’ Managed Services to Improve Performance at Los Bronces Mine

Immersive Technologies has over 80% market share of the high fidelity training simulator in the mining industry with over 930 simulator modules deployed and has achieved quantifiable results to date…

November 23, 2015

Bacanora’s lithium project in Mexico three times richer than thought

The Sonora project holds 5.0 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, which is 337% higher that the previously reported 1.14 million tonnes.

November 23, 2015

Frantic search in Myanmar as deadly landslide at jade mine leaves dozens still missing

Death toll has climbed to over 100, and there are at least another 100 still missing.

November 23, 2015

Zonte Metals mulling legal actions against Colombia after gold permit rejected

Its project would sit on top of the Gramalote deposit, a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti and B2Gold that could become one of the first modern commercial scale gold mines…