March 5, 2020

Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes

The Swiss miner and commodity trader is being investigated for alleged corruption and bribery in the UK, US and Brazil.

March 4, 2020

Critical Resource, ERM join to tackle ESG risks

Losing social support, or social licence to operate (SOL), is seen as the main risk mining and metals firms are facing.

March 4, 2020

Unigold hits high grades at Candelones, shares up

The miner estimates the true thickness of the mineralization is 45 metres with an average gold-equivalent grade of 5.38 g/t.

March 4, 2020

Colombian coal output fell 2% in 2019

The country recorded coal production of 82.2 million tonnes in 2019.

March 4, 2020

Brazil prosecutors seek to block expansion of Anglo American mining dam

Expansion in Minas Gerais state includes raising the height of a dam that contains mining tailings.

March 4, 2020

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

March 4, 2020

Condor studying new options to develop La India

Leading scenario is to proceed with the development of the main, permitted La India open pit.

March 3, 2020

Brazil presents prospectivity mapping for 4 new areas

The catalog identifies zinc, lead and copper and gold in the northwest of Ceará State.

March 3, 2020

Norcat partners with Vale to develop interactive program

Training tools include virtual reality.

March 3, 2020

New mining waste dam rules won’t be finalized by March

The ICMM last fall voiced concerns about the draft standards, especially how the rules could apply equally to new and existing facilities.