September 8, 2020 Zinc price to enter long term structural decline in 2021 – report Fitch predicts prices will rise to around $2,600/tonne by the end of the year.
September 8, 2020 Solaris signs IBA for Warintza in Ecuador Company has signed an Impacts and Benefits Agreement with the Shuar communities of Warints and Yawi, its indigenous partners, for the copper project.
September 7, 2020 World’s biggest copper supplier saw sales slump last month Chile reported copper shipments of $2.76 billion for August, an 11% drop from July.
September 7, 2020 Hochschild sees lower output on lockdowns in Peru, Argentina The miner is targeting overall attributable production of 280,000-290,000 gold equivalent ounces or 24-25 million silver equivalent ounces.
September 6, 2020 Venezuelan Indigenous group rejects presence of state-owned mining company on their land The Pemón First Nation said the opening of an office of the Venezuelan Mining Corporation on their land formalizes mining activities in protected areas.
September 4, 2020 Pandemic to accelerate industry automation – report Fitch predicts miners will explore options to shorten and simplify supply chains.
September 4, 2020 Equinox Gold halts Los Filos operations Company has suspended activities at its gold mine in Mexico as the result of a road blockade by members of the local community.
September 4, 2020 Codelco workers threaten action in job conditions row Tension has brewed between unions and the company over complaints about the lack of compliance with coronavirus prevention measures and the over-pricing of insurance.
September 3, 2020 Vale conducts first iron ore sale via blockchain The company said it was an important milestone towards digitalization of sales.
September 3, 2020 Prosecutors ask court to remove Vale managers Federal prosecutors in Brazil accuse executives of disregarding safety methods in the aftermath of two deadly mining disasters.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
