May 22, 2019

ICMM 2018 mining safety data released

The single highest cause of deaths in 2018 was from mobile mining equipment — the ICMM is exploring collision avoidance technology.

May 22, 2019

Iron ore is surging, but not all producers are joining the party — opinion

While iron ore prices have surged to a five-year high above $100 a tonne, not all producers of the steel-making ingredient are sharing in the bounty.

May 22, 2019

China’s MMG says Las Bambas copper operations not disrupted, talks ongoing

The Fuerabamba community had imposed a new road blockade on the mine after talks with the company over compensation broke down.

May 21, 2019

Miner Fresnillo warns of “more challenging” 2019

Fresnillo, which mines gold and silver in Mexico, said silver output dropped last month mainly due to lower grades of ore and lower ore throughput.

May 21, 2019

Sandvik continues Codelco digitalization partnership at El Teniente mine

Sandvik will deliver AutoMine fleet solutions for underground trucks to Codelco’s El Teniente mine in Chile.

May 21, 2019

Peruvian village blockades Las Bambas copper mine again

The blockade would be resumed pending further response from the miner and the central government.

May 21, 2019

BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects

The world's largest miner has revised up expectations for electric vehicle sales and market penetration, but warns the electrification of the transport sector will proceed only as fast as the…

May 20, 2019

Norsk Hydro given nod to restore output at Alunorte alumina plant

The plant, a key supplier to the aluminium industry, currently operates at half of its capacity after a spill in February 2018.

May 20, 2019

SolGold in talks to finance long-life Ecuador copper project

Ecuador has attracted a flurry of interest from big miners eager to increase their exposure to copper.

May 19, 2019

Peru leader seeks to rebuild trust in graft-hit political class

Underpinning investor confidence are the country’s vast mineral riches.