Top executive says there is still potential for elephant gold deposits, specially in Ecuador.

The Hydra project is led by Engie and Mining3.

The first-ever Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management is aimed at strengthening current best practices around tailings dams in the mining sector.

Sales dropped across all its divisions.

The company expects to produce 390,000 oz. to 420,000 oz. of gold this year.

Codelco raised production by 2.5% from June 2019, to 131,900 tonnes.

More than a third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

The companies want to address the challenges associated with the extraction of the metal.