December 1, 2017

Barrick Gold just bought more than $9 million worth of shares in this junior

The non-brokered private placement gives Barrick about 15% of Reunion Gold Corporation (TSX-V:RGD), which has interests in four different projects in South America’s North Atlantic coast.

November 30, 2017

Union at Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile votes to strike

A union at Teck Resources’ Quebrada Blanca copper mine on Wednesday rejected a contract offer from the Canadian miner, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

November 30, 2017

Copper miners, smelters at stalemate over processing charges

China's smelters and international miners have not agreed to terms for next year's treatment and refining charges, likely prolonging negotiations into 2018.

November 30, 2017

Chile’s Codelco plans environmental impact pricing for copper

Under the new terms, Codelco's copper cathodes will be certified in eight ways that take environmental footprint of production into consideration.

November 30, 2017

Two women to lead Australian iron ore mining company

As soon as the new year kicks off, Fortescue Metals Group will be led by new CEO Elizabeth Gaines and her right hand Julie Shuttleworth.

November 30, 2017

Lumina Gold raises $20M to advance projects in Ecuador

Originally planned to raise $15M.

November 29, 2017

Dominican Republic presents Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report

The country's reserves have been estimated at $60 billion for metallic and 40 billion for non-metallic resources.

November 29, 2017

Robots will run mines within the next decade, Anglo says

Anglo is betting on technology, such as computerized drills, to increase productivity, cut costs and reduce environmental impact.

November 29, 2017

Southern Copper workers in Peru on strike for ninth day

The walkout, which involved 3,000 members of two out of the five Southern Copper unions in Peru, has been declared illegal by the labor ministry.

November 29, 2017

PotashCorp CEO confirms Chinese interested in lithium producer SQM

Chinese firms have shown “broad interest” in buying PotashCorp’s stake in the Chilean lithium producer SQM, according to chief executive Jochen Tilk, who declined to name interested parties or the…