October 10, 2019 Ecuador woes weigh on SolGold’s shares, projects future The company's value has halved since May, when a proposed referendum on mining casted doubts on the miner's future in the Andean country.
October 10, 2019 Gran Colombia buys stake in Western Atlas, says production up 7% this year The Canadian miner now owns about 20% of Western Atlas and says is on track to meet its 2019 production target of between 225,000 and 240,000 ounces.
October 10, 2019 Blockade at Las Bambas copper mine in Peru puts output targets at risk Operations have been disrupted since Sept. 22, with roadblocks stopping shipments from and supplies to the mine.
October 9, 2019 Brazil mining regulator says operations suspended at 54 unsafe tailings dams ANM on Wednesday said it had suspended operations at 54 tailings dams due to lack of stability.
October 9, 2019 Peñasquito blockade lifted, operations still suspended Newmont Goldcorp said operations at the Mexican mine remained temporarily halted.
October 9, 2019 Colombian workers at Fura Gems’ mine claim unsafe operating conditions Former employees say the fabled emerald mine doesn’t meet global safety standards, in terms of protective gear and equipment.
October 8, 2019 Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really? Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.
October 8, 2019 Vale details damages payments, speeds dam decommisoning Company added that work to secure its Barragem Sul Superior tailings dam will be complete by December.
October 8, 2019 Ecuador’s government flees capital and warns of coup threat The unprecedented scale of the unrest, including rioting and looting, has worried many residents who stocked up on goods, emptying supermarket shelves.
October 8, 2019 BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.
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
