December 18, 2018

Australia federal court narrows BHP’s suits over Samarco disaster

BHP said it expected to record a charge of $650 million in its fiscal 2018 results on account of the failure but the charge was at the lower end of…

December 17, 2018

Randgold to cease trading as merger with Barrick gets final approval

The planned merger, which creates the world's top gold miner by value and output, has been approved by the Royal Court of Jersey.

December 17, 2018

Only 13% of board members in the mining industry are women: Bedford

When it came to analyzing named executive officers in mining firms, only 8% were women.

December 16, 2018

The security risks of mining in Latin America

Americas Market Intelligence says companies need to do their due diligence.

December 14, 2018

Chile’s billionaire president urged to deliver economic recovery in 2019

With the post-election honeymoon just about over, 2019 is the year Pinera must deliver.

December 14, 2018

Vancouver’s Falcon Gold searches for gold, silver and copper in Argentina

The company completed its 2018 exploration program on the Esperanza Resources mineral concessions.

December 14, 2018

Barrick ups investment in Reunion Gold, hopes for big payoff in Guiana

The Toronto-based company, which already owns 15% of Reunion, said the fresh $2.27-million investment leaves its stake in the Quebec-based miner unchanged.

December 13, 2018

Cuba sees nickel output topping 50,000 tonnes

Nickel is one of Cuba’s most important exports, but revenue from it has suffered in recent years due to a decline in production and prices.

December 13, 2018

Bacanora Lithium seeks listing of German unit in 2019

The company plans to move forward with the plan only once the feasibility study at its Zinnwald project is completed, in the second quarter of next year.

December 13, 2018

Workers at Codelco’s iconic Chuquicamata mine down tools

World's No. 1 copper producer says mine operating normally despite labour unrest.