June 1, 2020

Lundin reopening Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador

Lundin had to suspend its flagship gold mine on March 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 29, 2020

Vale reverses order to shut Itabira

The labor authorities reported that 200 local employees have tested positive for coronavirus.

May 29, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today

We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry.

May 29, 2020

Codelco profit down 85% despite output increase

The Chilean copper giant was impacted by weak copper prices, which hit $2.49 a tonne in Q1.

May 29, 2020

Copper gets a warning the worst may be yet to come

The International Wrought Copper Council expects a surplus of almost one million tonnes of metal this year and next.

May 29, 2020

Gold M&A back on the agenda as restrictions ease

Miners year-to-date have struck 275 transactions worth about $6.9 billion.

May 29, 2020

Iron ore powers past $100 as supply woes meet robust demand

The industrial staple has prospered in 2020 even as covid-19 pandemic hammered industrial activity in many economies.

May 29, 2020

Covid-19 saps union clout as talks loom with Chile miners

Union said it would be harder to achieve wage hikes and benefit boosts now that the pandemic has swept through the global copper market.

May 29, 2020

Inca One to launch online bullion store

The Vancouver-based gold producer wants collectors and investors to purchase gold directly from the company.

May 29, 2020

Bacanora Lithium to reopen plant at Sonora project

Bacanora expects to have the Hermosillo pilot plant back up and running in June.