February 23, 2022

Samarco overhauls $10 billion restructuring proposal

It now proposes a cap of $2.4 billion in payments for repairs from the deadly dam disaster that happened in 2015.

February 23, 2022

New report reveals little ESG action at mine sites

In its latest assessment of 250 mine sites, the Responsible Mining Foundation found that that commitments are commonplace, yet basic actions are rarely evident.

February 23, 2022

Chile’s new constitution may let indigenous groups veto projects

Finalized article requires the state to get consent from indigenous groups before approving any project that may affect their rights.

February 23, 2022

Samarco faces crunch creditor vote as standoff looms

Creditors are expected to vote on the latest proposals to restructure some $5-billion in financial debt.

February 23, 2022

Hochschild Mining profit jumps on silver price rise, production rebound

Company posted a 41% jump in full-year core earnings on Wednesday,

February 23, 2022

Rio Tinto rides iron ore gains to post record profit, pay $17bn dividend

The world's no.2 miner posted its best ever annual profit and a record full-year dividend of $16.8 billion.

February 22, 2022

Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tops $1.5bn in single month

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index hit a new all-time monthly high as electric vehicle sales lift off and lithium, nickel and cobalt prices continue to rise.

February 22, 2022

Charts: Copper project pantry bare from 2025

BofA sees long-term copper supply challenged amid a lack of development.

February 22, 2022

Vale seeks more time to remove upstream tailing dams

The Brazilian miner told regulatory bodies it was "technically impossible" for it to meet Minas Gerais' current Feb. 25 deadline.

February 22, 2022

Antofagasta profit, dividend hit records on soaring copper prices

The copper miner's EBITDA increased about 80% to $4.8 billion in 2021, allowing it to pay the biggest dividend in its 134-year history.