November 18, 2024

Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report

Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production.

November 15, 2024

Ecuador court gives green light for Silvercorp, Salazar’s El Domo project

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil.

November 14, 2024

Brazilian court clears BHP, Vale and Samarco of charges in 2015 dam disaster

A court in Belo Horizonte ruled that state prosecutors failed to prove that "individual actions" directly contributed to the collapse of the dam.

November 14, 2024

BHP set to detail copper growth plans on Chile roadshow, analysts say

The world's biggest listed miner will be hosting analysts and investors on a roadshow of its Escondida and Spence copper operations from Nov. 17-20.

November 14, 2024

Gold Fields may sell smaller mines after Osisko acquisition

The Johannesburg-based gold miner is shifting focus to advancing its new Salares Norte mine in Chile.

November 14, 2024

Zijin reports illegal mining at Buritica gold mine, losses being assessed

Zijin said that organized groups had illegally mined some "high-grade ore bodies" in the shallow areas of the mine.

November 14, 2024

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.

November 14, 2024

Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

November 13, 2024

Curtin University’s environmental DNA program expands mission with $5m funding from BHP

The nine ongoing projects include developing new eDNA methods to survey threatened and elusive reptile populations in the Pilbara region.

November 13, 2024

Brazil’s CSN posts $131 million net loss in Q3

The steelmaker attributed its lower core earnings to factors beyond its control, citing international prices.