April 7, 2020 Miners’ response to Brazil dam disaster still weak — report The Responsible Mining Foundation says vast majority of companies are still unable to demonstrate that they are reviewing how effectively they are managing TSF-related risks.
April 6, 2020 Vale launches $1m covid-19 challenge The challenge is open in Canada and Brazil with each selected solution eligible to receive up to $200,000.
April 6, 2020 Yamana to restart Cerro Moro operations First-quarter production was within guidance and the Jacobina, El Peñón, and Minera Florida mines all exceeded their production targets.
April 6, 2020 Antofagasta halts expansion at Los Pelambres It has also suspended contracts with most of the companies involved in the project.
April 5, 2020 Covid-19 kills worker at First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine Following the identification of the first case of COVID-19 on March 24, a worker died over the weekend.
April 5, 2020 Explosion at Colombian coal mine kills 11 The accident took place at the Veracruz coal mine in the Cundinamarca department.
April 3, 2020 Grupo Mexico starts gradual reduction of mining operations Grupo Mexico is third largest copper producer in the world.
April 3, 2020 Great Panther suspends Mexico operations Activities at the Guanajuato and Topia mines are halted until April 30.
April 3, 2020 Fund managers see once-in-decade shot in Brazil’s iron ore giant The stock has recovered about 30% in the past week, but is still trading at levels last seen in 2019 after a dam disaster that killed 270 people.
April 3, 2020 Chilean copper miners considering production cuts A report by the National Mining Society said the realities of coronavirus were forcing companies to weigh tough decisions.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
