October 19, 2020

Vale aims for 400m tonnes of iron ore per year by 2023

The company is already producing 1 million tonnes of iron ore daily.

October 19, 2020

Kinross Gold mulling sale of Americas mines

The Canadian miner is also said to be considering moving its primary stock listing to London and doubling down on its portfolio of assets in Russia and West Africa.

October 19, 2020

Lundin to halt Candelaria mine in Chile

Decision to suspend operations comes after Lundin failed to reach a deal with a second union.

October 18, 2020

Lundin Gold to pay $2.5m to replace collapsed bridge near Fruta del Norte

A bridge failed on Saturday, forcing the company to suspend the transport of materials from and to its flagship operation.

October 18, 2020

Mexico to launch new police force to protect mining operations

The decision follows recent robberies that took place in the Sonora state.

October 17, 2020

Global nickel production expected to decline by 7.4% in 2020 – report

Temporary suspensions of mines caused by the covid-19 pandemic, along with the advancement of Indonesia’s export ban are expected to be the significant contributors to this decline.

October 16, 2020

Strike averted at world’s largest copper mine

New deal averts the threat of a strike at the world's largest copper deposit.

October 16, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP says Chinese coal customers have made deferment requests; Newcrest approves Cadia’s expansion; Newmont CEO not interested in returning to Rio Tinto.

October 16, 2020

Peruvian Metals assembles Cerro La Cumbre gold project

The property is in the same complex that hosts Newmont’s Yanacocha and Barrick’s Laguna Norte and Pierina mines.

October 15, 2020

Codelco says operations normal, aims to meet 2020 output targets

Codelco's production rose 4.7% in the first half of 2020.