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.

October 8, 2019

Columbus Gold says French Guiana project safe with new Paris mining delegate

Mining engineer Didier Le Moine helped build a nickel industry in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia.

October 8, 2019

Royal Road encouraged by drill results at Nicaraguan gold project

The Jersey-based miner said that all drill holes in the 2019 campaign intersected gold.

October 8, 2019

Argentinian government lowers tax for Millennial’s lithium project

The Canadian miner just got a Fiscal Stability Certificate.

October 7, 2019

Antofagasta seeks state mediation over labor dispute at Los Pelambres

The workers voted by a majority to go on strike after rejecting a salary adjustment offer from the company and amid opposition to a flexible working hours plan.

October 7, 2019

Chilean copper mines register mixed output in August

Chile's overall copper production declined 0.4% year on year in August to 3.76 million tonnes.