September 30, 2019 Silver Bull says its Mexico Sierra Mojada project “illegally” blockaded Silver Bull said it is in an ongoing legal battle with a cooperative of local miners.
September 30, 2019 Mexico’s president asks parties to resolve conflict at Penasquito gold mine Newmont said on Sep. 18 it had offered $25 million in community investments and land rental fees to resolve the conflict.
September 29, 2019 Peru’s environmental regulator imposes new controls on Las Bambas’ trucks The government body found that the miner's vehicles are contravening environmental regulations when it comes to air, noise, land and water pollution.
September 29, 2019 Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres Workers are expected to go to the polls Monday and Tuesday and reject Antofagasta’s latest proposal.
September 27, 2019 Chile’s Piñera announces frugal 2020 budget amid trade tensions Centre-right President will boost spending by a modest 3% in his proposed 2020 budget, the lowest increase in a decade.
September 27, 2019 ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.
September 26, 2019 Chile court sends $2.5 billion Dominga copper project for environmental review The years-long evaluation of and legal battle over Dominga has drawn criticism from the business community and conservative politicians.
September 26, 2019 Muskmobiles running rivals off the road Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.
September 26, 2019 Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.
September 26, 2019 Vale to launch new iron ore product in Q1 2020 GF88 is a high-grade iron ore product, produced by grinding Vale's flagship Carjas IOCJ 65% Fe fines.
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