February 16, 2020 Peru’s mining sector slowed down in 2019 The Institute of Statistics and Informatics reports a 0.05% drop in the world’s second-largest copper producer.
February 14, 2020 Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide.
February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 13, 2020 Modest global growth for iron ore production – report Top firms investing in technology to maintain an edge, Fitch forecasts.
February 13, 2020 Kinross to restart La Coipa mine The restart will require a capital investment of $225 million, with prestripping expected to start late this year.
February 13, 2020 Investors from five countries eye Mexico’s nascent lithium market If initial estimates of lithium deposits are confirmed, Mexico could emerge as one of the world's largest players in a thriving sector.
February 12, 2020 Gold Fields full-year profits rise, to raise funds Salares Norte project in Chile is expected to have an average annual production of 450,000 ounces of gold over the first seven years
February 12, 2020 Vale loses spot as world’s top iron ore producer to Rio Tinto The negative effect on the miner's balance sheet will be formally informed when releasing full-year results on Feb. 20.
February 12, 2020 Barrick beats forecasts, hikes dividend by 40% as gold prices soar The miner will pay a dividend of 7 cents a share, up from 5 cents in the previous quarter.
February 11, 2020 Volkswagen and Daimler push for more ‘sustainable’ Chile lithium Move is a sign of growing supply chain concerns ahead of an expected electric vehicle boom.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
