March 5, 2019 Vale fired inspection firm that failed to certify dam: prosecutors The allegations were contained in a document given to Vale recommending the immediate “temporary removal” of top executives.
March 5, 2019 Millennial Lithium’s project center in Argentina goes solar A hybrid solar power system will provide electricity to the company's project center while reducing CO2 emissions by 147 tonnes annually and the costs for fuel by $250,000 per year.
March 4, 2019 Barrick open to discuss joint venture in Nevada with Newmont Chief executive Mark Bristow will discuss a potential JV with rival Newmont only if his company runs the operation.
March 4, 2019 Newmont rejects $18B hostile bid by Barrick, releases private messages The US mining giant also fired back with a deal that seeks merging operations in the state of Nevada.
March 4, 2019 Investors spooked by Brazilian Vale’s surprise CEO shake-up "Being part of the old Brazil, the land of impunity, doesn't work anymore."
March 3, 2019 Vale’s CEO, other execs, to step down after Brazil dam burst The company described the move as 'temporary.'
March 3, 2019 Codelco expected to generate $13.9 billion in 2019 Operating costs are forecasted to be of $9.9 billion.
March 1, 2019 Mexico eyes fresh US targets in steel tariff dispute-official Mexico could soon slap duties on new U.S. products as it overhauls the list of targets chosen in retaliation for the Trump administration's 2018 steel and aluminum tariffs.
March 1, 2019 Vale probe could lead to fine of 20% of revenue from 2018 Vale will be on the hook for about $7.2 billion should Brazil’s government fine the company 20% of annual revenue.
March 1, 2019 Peru plans to give Southern Copper key permit for long-delayed $1.4B project The mine is slated to produce 120,000 tonnes of high-grade copper annually.
Key LME copper spread spikes to highest level since 2021 squeeze Copper contracts expiring Wednesday briefly traded at a $100 premium to those expiring a day later. January 20, 2026 | 07:28 am