December 15, 2020 Barrick to start drilling at Pueblo Grande project Company has mobilized two drill rigs to Precipitate’s project in the Dominican Republic to begin exploration drilling.
December 15, 2020 Strike averted at Centinela as union accepts offer The agreement followed the company’s offer of a 36-month contract, a 2% salary increase and contract-signing bonus of $23,500 per worker.
December 15, 2020 Vale adopts new global working model The flexible office format will allow employees to switch between remote work and face-to-face meetings at collaborative hubs.
December 15, 2020 Neo Lithium secures equity investment from CATL The investment makes CATL the third-largest shareholder of the company.
December 14, 2020 Vale stops using converted VLCC ships Company has stopped using very large crude carrier (VLCC) ships converted into very large ore carriers (VLOC), following a final delivery to China on Sunday.
December 14, 2020 World’s largest copper miner to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030 Chile's Codelco also vowed to reduce inland water consumption by 60% and recycle 65% of its industrial waste.
December 14, 2020 C3 Metals receives drill permit for Jasperoide project in Peru The Canadian company has 34 months to conduct exploration work at its flagship project.
December 13, 2020 Peruvian Ministry of Environment asks Congress to drop bills that promote illegal mining A couple of proposals that extend deadlines related to the registration of small-scale mine operators in Peru are considered detrimental to the legalization process.
December 11, 2020 Samarco resumes operations 5 years after Fundão dam tragedy The company expects initial production of 8 million tonnes of iron ore per year.
December 11, 2020 Wheaton pays $150m for 50% of Cozamin mine’s silver Wheaton has agreed to buy 50% of Cozamin’s silver output until 10 million oz have been delivered.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm