March 9, 2020

Vale watching Gongo Soco as wall continues to erode

The miner seeks to prevent any impact the erosion could have on the nearby Sul Superior dam, which remains at highest safety alert level.

March 8, 2020

Peruvian government creates special group to support exploration projects

The Minister of Economy and Finance said her office’s new department will support mining projects so that they can be executed in a timely manner.

March 8, 2020

More women working in mining in Colombia – report

Participation numbers have gone up but experts say there’s still work to do to promote gender balance in leadership positions.

March 8, 2020

Trump: No promises regarding steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil

Donald Trump declined to say whether he would impose steel and aluminum tariffs on the South American country.

March 6, 2020

Gold has biggest weekly gain since 2016 as virus fears deepen

Bullion still gained nearly 7% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance at a time when the outbreak is shaking investor confidence.

March 6, 2020

Nexa completes PEA for Hilarion in Peru

The study estimated an after-tax net present value of $231 million.

March 6, 2020

Coal miner Cerrejon, union fail to reach agreement

Company is owned equally by BHP Group, Anglo American and Glencore.

March 6, 2020

Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus

Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines in Africa, the gold giant has increased emergency response plans.

March 5, 2020

Brazil state authority defends licensing Anglo American facility expansion

Company tries to expand an iron ore facility, including a mining waste dam, in Minas Gerais.

March 5, 2020

Brazil court releases $10m in frozen funds to Vale for studies on Brumadinho

Study will be used to stipulate indemnities of those affected.