June 7, 2019

US tariffs will send Mexico gold, silver abroad for processing

Donald Trump’s tariffs targeting Mexico risks backfiring on the US, at least in the global metals market.

June 7, 2019

Major miners reveal tailings dam data, action plans following disasters

In April, ethical investors working on a global standard for tailings dams had written to 683 listed resource companies, including major miners, asking for information to be made public within…

June 7, 2019

Sweden eyes Peru’s lithium

According to Sweden's Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Promotion, the country has become lithium-thirsty due to an increase in demand for electric cars.

June 6, 2019

Solgold stock sinks again on mooted Ecuador mining referendum

The Court is expected to deliver its verdict by June 24.   

June 6, 2019

Miner plans on flying Mexico gold to Canada to duck US tariffs

If push comes to shove, one of the world’s largest gold miners is prepared to do an end run around the U.S. should President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexican…

June 6, 2019

Codelco sweetens offer to avoid strike at Chuquicamata mine

The company's latest proposal includes a slightly higher signing bonus than previous offers, union officials said.

June 6, 2019

Dalian iron ore falls on supply growth expectation

China's iron ore dipped on Thursday and marked its weakest weekly performance in nearly two months.

June 6, 2019

First Quantum wants to operate Cobre Panama without ‘legal uncertainties’

Cobre Panama is the largest copper mine coming to market over the next couple of years and the biggest single private sector investment in Panama’s history.

June 5, 2019

Vale creates role of safety czar after two deadly dam collapses

Brazilian mining giant Vale SA said on Wednesday it had created the new role of executive director for safety and operational excellence.

June 5, 2019

Ecuador’s new mining policy backs large-scale projects

Government officials said they expect first exports from large-scale mining to be delivered before year-end.