February 20, 2019 Peru raids biggest illegal mining zone to stem Amazon gold rush The government deployed agents from the police and armed forces to La Pampa in the Madre de Dios region to begin closing down mine operations.
February 20, 2019 AngloGold’s Colombia soil study cannot be halted by mayor — provincial authority The mayor of the town of Jerico had ordered a suspension of the work in January after the council voted late last year to ban mining in the area.
February 20, 2019 Newcrest ups stake in Ecuador with Cornerstone deal Australia’s largest gold producer has signed an option and farm-in agreement with Toronto-listed Cornerstone Capital Resources over two early stage projects in Ecuador.
February 20, 2019 IAMGOLD reports 23% growth in gold reserves The miner reported that Proven and Probable gold Reserves reached 17.9 million ounces at the end of 2018.
February 19, 2019 Lithium price: Weather takes more tonnes off the market Orocobre's expected production bump in Argentina won't happen this year.
February 19, 2019 China steel futures extend gains, iron ore ends flat Iron ore continues to influence the ferrous complex, steel prices reflect the rising cost of iron ore and producers are passing it on to the consumers.
February 19, 2019 Dry bulk market prospects worsen after Brazil dam disaster-shipper Golden Ocean The final effect on seaborne volumes is yet to be seen, but it is likely that an expected increase in exports from Brazil for 2019 will instead be a small…
February 19, 2019 BHP can’t rescue iron ore market after Brazil dam disaster 'We don’t see the case for any major investment in iron ore' - Mackenzie
February 19, 2019 Miners’ waste problem will only get worse It’s taken two tragedies in just over three years, but the mining industry is finally starting to clean up its act.
February 19, 2019 Lumina Copper faces charges, up to $55m fine for environmental breaches in Chile This is not the first time the Chilean watchdog has fined Lumina.
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