October 4, 2020 Colombia’s environmental authority shelves Minesa’s licensing application for Soto Norte gold project Minesa is owned by the government of Abu Dhabi through its investment arm Mubadala Investment Company.
October 4, 2020 Lundin Mining union in Chile says talks making “slow progress” Both the company and the union are trying to avoid a strike at the deposit.
October 2, 2020 Colombia’s mining future tied to metals not coal, minister says Mining concessions cover just 3% of Colombia's territory.
October 2, 2020 Iron ore exports from Brazil hit highest level since 2015 Brazilian iron ore exports increased 18.5% in September compared to the same period last year, to 37.86 million tonnes, after Vale increased the pace of production.
October 1, 2020 Aftermath Silver purchases Berenguela from SSR Mining Company has signed an agreement with SSR Mining to purchase 100% of the silver-copper project in Peru.
October 1, 2020 Vale resumes operations at Viga in Minas Gerais This is the second time Vale has suspended operations at the waste disposal plant, with impact to production, since acquiring it in August last year.
October 1, 2020 Brazil seeks to re-open $27bn lawsuit against BHP, Vale Brazilian federal and state prosecutors have asked a court to re-open a multi-billion dollar civil action suit against miners for damages caused by the Fundao dam burst in 2015.
October 1, 2020 Golden Minerals shares rise on Rodeo drill results One drill hole returned 30.3 metres grading 3.1 g/t Au, including 11.3 metres grading 6.34 g/t Au.
October 1, 2020 Strike threat at world’s only 1 million tonne copper mine Supervisors at the Escondida mine rejected the company’s final wage offer, moving them a step closer to a strike.
October 1, 2020 Vale reports 33 of 104 dam structures fail stability assessments The Xingu dam, in Mariana, was elevated to risk level 2, with level 3 on the scale indicating imminent risk of collapse.
Platinum price set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost After hitting a record high of $2,478.50 per ounce on Monday, the metal is heading for its biggest yearly growth on record of 146%. December 30, 2025 | 08:37 am
