August 3, 2020 Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges The world's top copper producer has managed to shield its mining industry from the brunt of the damage caused by the pandemic.
August 3, 2020 Barrick appoints two new exploration VPs The miner created vice president exploration positions for Africa and Middle East, and Latin America and Asia Pacific.
August 3, 2020 HBIS lines up investment in Peru iron ore mine China's second-biggest steelmaker has signed an initial deal to develop the Pampa de Pongo mine.
August 2, 2020 Fortuna Silver subsidiary cleared of water contamination accusations in Mexico Activists were accusing Compañía Minera Cuzcatlán of polluting rainwater collection ponds in the Magdalena Ocotlán municipality.
August 1, 2020 Chilean regulators scrap SQM’s environmental plan Chile's Environmental Superintendent asked SQM to start again from scratch.
July 31, 2020 Vizsla Resources closes $22 million private placement Under the deal, a company controlled by Eric Sprott, acquired around 5 million units for a total consideration of C$10 million.
July 31, 2020 Industrias Peñoles says has placed $600 million in international bonds Peñoles said it would use a part of the proceeds to prepay a $300 million loan maturing in 2024.
July 31, 2020 Codelco boosts copper output despite pandemic The company reported pretax profits of $380 million in the first half of 2020, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2019.
July 31, 2020 Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production.
July 31, 2020 Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine.
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