May 4, 2020

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

May 3, 2020

Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia

In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19.

May 3, 2020

Copper market heading for 200,000-300,000 tonne surplus in 2020 – Antofagasta chief

Antofagasta chief executive said operation halts at some mines are offsetting depressed demand due to the covid-19 pandemic.

May 1, 2020

Agnico Eagle issues new 2020 guidance, keeps dividend

Gold production for 2020 is expected to be 1.63 to 1.73 million ounces, compared to withdrawn guidance of 1.875 million ounces.

May 1, 2020

INTERVIEW: David Kelley president and CEO, Chakana Copper

On a positive note, the pandemic will emphasize the importance the mining industry has to Peru's economy, CEO says.

May 1, 2020

Iran hauls gold bars out of Venezuela’s almost-empty vaults

Government officials piled some 9 tonnes of gold -- an amount equal to about $500 million -- on Tehran-bound jets this month.

April 30, 2020

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

April 30, 2020

Mexican miners ask US to consider it on re-opening

Talks are ongoing both domestically and internationally in North America over how to re-open supply chains.

April 30, 2020

Venezuela asks Bank of England to sell its gold to UN – sources

The effort signals that Maduro is desperately seeking financial resources as the country’s economy struggles.

April 30, 2020

Endeavour Silver to reopen Mexican mines

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he would allow the restart of certain mining activities before June.