February 1, 2019

Teck Resources flags fourth-quarter profit coming below estimates

EBITDA will be down by about $148 million.

January 31, 2019

Moody’s weighs in on Vale dam disaster

The financial penalties related to the dam collapse may prove even larger than those for Samarco.

January 31, 2019

EY appoints new global mining and metals leader

Paul D. Mitchell has been named the new EY global sector leader for mining and metals.

January 31, 2019

Dam collapse – chronicle of disaster foretold: Balance of power

Vale dam collapse highlights a mix of failed government oversight and laws that favor mining interests over public safety.

January 31, 2019

Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore

The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore.

January 31, 2019

Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets

Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims of last week’s tailing burst, which killed at least 99 people.

January 31, 2019

Glencore nears $500m deal to buy iron ore from Brazil’s CSN – sources

CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after an iron ore and steel price rout in 2015-2016 and a severe recession in Brazil, prompting investors to demand asset…

January 31, 2019

Candente recovers gold from tailings in Mexico while helping promote tourism

In the El Oro District of central Mexico, a tailings agreement is linked to a tourism agreement.

January 31, 2019

SolGold wants to tighten grip on Ecuador project, buy out minority shareholder

Miner has unveiled plans to make an all-share offer for Cornerstone Capital Resources, a Canadian firm that has a 15% interest in SolGold's coveted Cascabel copper-gold project.

January 30, 2019

Initial drilling at Gran Bestia boosts Lumina Gold’s Cangrejos project

Five holes previously drilled by Newmont Mining confirm the existence of a satellite deposit not included in the current NI 43-101.