October 2, 2020

Gold erases loss as investors weigh impact of Trump’s covid-19

Global shares and oil hammered after Trump tests positive for covid-19, sparking safe-haven rush.

October 1, 2020

Brazil seeks to re-open $27bn lawsuit against BHP, Vale

Brazilian federal and state prosecutors have asked a court to re-open a multi-billion dollar civil action suit against miners for damages caused by the Fundao dam burst in 2015.

October 1, 2020

Strike threat at world’s only 1 million tonne copper mine

Supervisors at the Escondida mine rejected the company’s final wage offer, moving them a step closer to a strike.

October 1, 2020

We’re a long, long way from running out of gold

All the gold that’s ever been mined would fit into a cube with edges 22 meters long — small enough to fit into three Olympic-sized swimming pools.

October 1, 2020

Australian state defers Adani coal mine royalties ahead of election

Carmichael's development became a key issue during Australia's 2019 parliamentary election and part of the reason for the Labor party's shock defeat.

October 1, 2020

Sierra Leone court lifts Octea asset freeze after complaint thrown out

Ruling relates to only one of several legal complaints against the BSGR subsidiary.

September 30, 2020

Chilean government sees $74bn in mining investments over a decade

The roster of investments includes sprawling projects from top global miners.

September 30, 2020

A fight over gas in Australia has delivered a win for fossil fuels

Decision to give the go-ahead to Santos Ltd.'s $2.6 billion coal-seam gas project follows a decade-long struggle with environmentalists and regulators.

September 30, 2020

Lundin seeks mediation to stave off strike at Candelaria mine

The mine's union of 350 members rejected the company's latest offer.

September 30, 2020

Russian lawmakers approve tax increase for mining, oil firms

Moscow seeks to plug a budget gap left by lower oil prices and the covid-19 pandemic.