May 6, 2019

Vale says court halts Brucutu iron mining operations

World's top iron ore miner guides down production again for 2019 after earlier decision is reversed.

May 6, 2019

Gold miners continue to cut costs, up production and finally – raise more money

Gold mining industry entered 2019 in much better shape.

May 6, 2019

Codelco not giving away gold watches anymore

For decades, the National Copper Corporation gave away expensive gold watches to workers that have been with the company for over 30 years.

May 5, 2019

Community around MMG’s Las Bambas mine holding its breath

The Nueva Fuerabamba community is pushing for laws that decriminalize their protests.

May 3, 2019

Rio Tinto speeds up exploration at Winu copper find in Western Australia

Rio has so far drilled 24 holes at the site and will continue extensive drilling in months to come as part of its $250 million exploration program.

May 3, 2019

Hudbay Minerals settles board battle with shareholder Waterton

Canadian miner will elect 11 nominees of Waterton Global Resource Management, its second largest shareholder, as part of the settlement that ends a long-dragged out battle over control of Hudbay.

May 2, 2019

RANKED: Top 10 lowest cost gold mines on the globe

Barrick's South Arturo loses top spot, two other Barrick mines dropped from top 10 ranking.

May 2, 2019

Brazil’s Vale asks court for inspection firm documents on burst dam

Vale argues that if the German inspection firm TÜV SÜD had not fulfilled its contract it could be held responsible.

May 2, 2019

Minaurum doubles size of Alamos silver project in Mexico

The Vancouver-based miner boosted the project to 37,000 hectares and discovered four new veins.

May 1, 2019

World Bank, Germany, Rio and Anglo set up “climate smart” mining fund

The World Bank is targeting a total investment of $50 million, to be deployed over a 5-year timeframe.