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.
October 15, 2020 Ex-gold miner joins billionaire ranks following Brazil’s biggest IPO Ilson Mateus, founder of Grupo Mateus, saw his fortune reach $1.6 billion earlier this week.
October 15, 2020 Chile’s glacier protection bill faces new delays If approved in its current form, it would force Codelco to shut El Teniente and Andina copper mines.
October 15, 2020 Supervisors at Escondida evaluate proposal, extend talks The union told Reuters talks would continue through Oct 16.
October 15, 2020 Rhyolite Resources to acquire Suriname gold project The Vancouver-based miner entered into a share purchase agreement with the company that holds 80% interest in the Brothers project.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
