April 4, 2019

How countries are getting tougher with mining companies

A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the expectation electrification will spur demand for raw materials has led governments to change the rules for miners operating in their…

April 4, 2019

Premier to acquire polymetallic property in Mexico

The San Felipe property is located 55 kilometres from the company's Mercedes mine in Sonora.

April 3, 2019

Immersive Technologies recognizes two for mining business improvement

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its Global Business Improvement Award 2018.

April 3, 2019

World’s largest iron ore port expects higher exports post Vale

With a market facing a global deficit, the world’s biggest iron ore export port is flagging a timely boost in shipments as Fortescue and rivals bring on new mines in…

April 3, 2019

Iron ore thunders higher as mine dams closed, exports collapse

Futures topped $90 a tonne on Wednesday amid increasing concern the crisis at Brazil’s Vale SA will be drawn out as regulators ordered dozens of dams to be shut.

April 2, 2019

Sable expands Margarita with best intercept to date

The company is targeting the project’s Margarita Vein, where it recently drilled the project’s best intercept to date.

April 2, 2019

Auditor that signed off on burst Vale dam appoints new Brazil CEO

German auditing firm TÜV SÜD AG has appointed a former Petroleo Brasileiro SA executive to head up its Brazilian subsidiary.

April 2, 2019

Iron ore prices shift structurally higher on Vale woes

Iron ore prices in China reached a record high on Tuesday as market participants wrestled two dilemmas, namely the weather-related disruptions from Australia and the safety outages in Brazil.

April 2, 2019

First Quantum plans $327m expansion of giant copper mine in Panama

The Canadian miner plans to expand Cobre Panama, located about 120 km west of Panama City, and 20 km from the Atlantic coast, from 85 million tonnes per year to…

April 1, 2019

Alamos Gold sells royalty portfolio to Metalla for $8m

Alamos will sell a portfolio of 18 royalties to Metalla Royalty and Streaming for $8 million in Metalla shares. Following the transaction, Alamos will own 6.26% of Metalla.