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.

March 3, 2020

70% of miners say new business models needed

KPMG report found the industry needs greater transparency and more responsible mining practices.

March 3, 2020

Freeport sues Peru Gov’t over royalty payments

Arbitration procedures won't affect operations, says the company.

March 3, 2020

Fresnillo annual profit misses on weak output, mine curtailment

Profits halved in the first half of 2019, forcing the Mexico-based gold and silver producer to rein in expenditure.

March 3, 2020

SQM warns of further lithium price drop, coronavirus impact

The world’s No. 2 lithium miner saw profits drop 38% in Q4 2019 and said sales to China in the first months of 2020 could be hit by the virus.

March 2, 2020

Brazilian Mining Association signs MOU with TSX

Some of the initiatives in the MOU include increasing the number of Brazilian mining companies on TSX.

March 2, 2020

GR Silver buys Plomosas project from First Majestic

Transaction consolidates ownership of projects in the Rosario mining district into a single company.

March 2, 2020

Copper to rally to $3 once virus passes, Chile minister says

Prices “should stabilize once the coronavirus passes,” Prokurica said in Toronto.

March 2, 2020

Big copper conference joins list of gatherings canceled on virus

Cesco Conference in Santiago has been canceled due to concerns over travel risks associated with the coronavirus.