August 1, 2019

Codelco, Salar Blanco to develop lithium project in Chile’s north

The deal comes after a disagreement between the companies over adjoining lithium deposits in the area.

August 1, 2019

Vale CEO hopes to wrap up global dam burst settlement by year-end

On Wednesday, Vale reported a $133 million quarterly loss, confounding analysts expectations of a $2.84 billion profit for the period.

August 1, 2019

Iron ore prices help Rio Tinto fork out $1bn dividend, despite Oyu Tolgoi setback

Despite being its best half-year earnings since 2014, net profit dropped by 6% to $4.13bn as it wrote down $800 million from its investment in the Mongolian mine.

July 31, 2019

Vale posts loss after surprise new dam burst charges

The Brazilian miner reported a second-quarter net loss of $133 million after a year-ago profit of $76 million.

July 31, 2019

Samarco poised to reclaim mining license lost after accident

The venture, jointly owned by Vale and BHP, has already reached an agreement with the regulator and could get formal permission to operate as soon as mid-September.

July 31, 2019

Barrick to close Lagunas Norte mine in Peru

Barrick had booked a $405m impairment charge on Lagunas Norte last year, which resulted in a $431m net loss in the September quarter.

July 31, 2019

Great Panther optimistic after exploration campaign at Tucano project

The Vancouver-based miner said results from 10 of the first 12 holes have returned intersections such as 15.35 g/t Au over 13.55 metres.

July 31, 2019

Aztec acquires 65% of Cervantes gold-copper project in Mexico

Kootenay Silver will retain the remaining 35% interest.

July 30, 2019

Mineral-rich Ecuadorean province requests popular referendum on mining

Azuay province is home to several potentially lucrative gold, silver and copper projects.

July 30, 2019

Pan American Silver apologizes, ends legal battle with injured Guatemalan protesters

The lawsuit was launched in response to a shooting incident in 2013 at Tahoe's Escobal mine in south-east Guatemala.