February 5, 2020

South Star releases PFS for Santa Cruz

Net present value estimate stands at $81.2 million with a projected 35% internal rate of return.

February 5, 2020

Brazil’s Bolsonaro moves to ok mining on indigenous lands

The proposal includes provisions to consult indigenous groups for any mining project

February 5, 2020

Vale’s New Steel expects first plant startup in 2022

With an investment of up to $100 million, the new plant will be an important part of Vale's strategy to reduce the accumulation of tailings.

February 5, 2020

Key trends for aluminum in 2020

2020 may be the year for a two-tier market for primary aluminum, says Wood Mackenzie

February 5, 2020

AngloGold sees growth in Americas

The company will provide an update on the sale of its South African assets on Feb. 21.

February 5, 2020

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

February 4, 2020

Speedier Brazil exploration approvals to draw capital — mining lobby

Brazil's National Mining Agency on Monday published new rules that set deadlines for carrying out administrative approvals.

February 4, 2020

Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low

New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised a paltry $300m in 2019, not even a tenth of the money flowing into farmland.

February 4, 2020

BHP to supply water for Escondida mine from desalination plant only

The miner already gets more than 40% of the water it needs from the ocean and has vowed to stop using fresh water drawn from the surface and underground in…

February 3, 2020

Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other”

Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday – new report says pandemic could drop industrial metals prices another 26%.