October 29, 2020

NASA finds rare metal asteroid worth more than global economy

The heavy-metal object, called “16 Psyche”, is worth $10,000 quadrillion. That's 70,000 times the world's economy.

October 29, 2020

Vale nearly doubles net profit as output recovers

Net profit for the three months through September climbed to $2.9 billion from $1.6 billion a year earlier.

October 29, 2020

Lundin lowers guidance on mine troubles

Labour and technical disruptions forced Lundin to review production targets for three of its four operating mines.

October 29, 2020

Cerrado Gold’s resource inventory in Argentina reaches one million ounces

The Canadian miner is working towards acquiring Minera Mariana Argentina and two of its projects in Santa Cruz.

October 28, 2020

Water rights under scrutiny in Chile’s Atacama Desert

Mining companies sifting northern Chile’s Atacama Desert for copper, lithium, and other minerals are increasingly finding water is their most precious resource.

October 28, 2020

E2 Metals shares soar 270% on first Mia drill results

The miner got first gold and silver assay results for the drill program at the Mia prospect at its Conserrat project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina.

October 28, 2020

Millennial commissions lithium carbonate pilot plant at Pastos Grandes

The Canadian miner said the first output of battery-grade lithium carbonate is planned for Q4-2020.

October 27, 2020

Vale dam-break trauma raises level of ESG funds in Brazil

The company's second lethal dam disaster in three years was a formative moment for ethical investment in Brazil.

October 27, 2020

Critical copper negotiations point to a tight market

Higher prices should provide an incentive for miners to maximize output next year, potentially alleviating some of the strain on supply, said Freeport VP of Marketing Javier Targhetta.

October 27, 2020

Condor Gold prepares for La India mine construction

The miner has kicked off a ground investigation program consisting of 20 geotechnical drill holes.