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.

September 30, 2020

License to operate still the top risk for miners – report

In EY's annual risks and opportunities report, 63% of executives surveyed flagged LTO a top three risk.

September 30, 2020

Chilean government sees $74bn in mining investments over a decade

The roster of investments includes sprawling projects from top global miners.

September 30, 2020

Iron ore price jumps 5% after Vale suspension

"Supply disruption could provide short-term support to the market, which has eased from six-year highs earlier this month."

September 30, 2020

Pan American Silver restarts Huaron and Morococha

The world’s second largest primary silver producer had suspended normal operations at its mines in Peru in March to comply with mandatory national quarantine.

September 30, 2020

Output from top copper producers down 3.7% in Q2 2020 – report

Overall copper production is forecast to drop by 1.5% this year to 20.3Mt.

September 30, 2020

Lundin seeks mediation to stave off strike at Candelaria mine

The mine's union of 350 members rejected the company's latest offer.