Chilean lawmakers push on with glacier protection law The bill, to be voted in Congress, could hinder construction of large mining projects or imply higher costs to meet regulations. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2020 | 7:01 am
First Majestic ready to dispute Mexico tax ruling Federal court ruling cancels an advanced pricing agreement, governing the tax First Majestic paid on silver sales between 2010-2014. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2020 | 4:03 am
Poland gets closer to coal phase-out Polish authorities say agreement with mining unions on a plan to exit coal is imminent. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2020 | 7:16 am
BHP takes on copper project in Australia’s Northern Territory It has reached an option agreement with Encounter Resources that could give it up to 75% in the Elliot copper project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2020 | 3:53 am
Barrick, Japan Gold expand footprint with new project The Kanehana project, on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, comprises 40 new claims and covers seven historic gold mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2020 | 9:20 am
Glencore tags $355m to extend life of Australian copper assets Mount Isa Mines' copper smelter and the Townsville copper refinery will continue to operate for another three years. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2020 | 7:35 am
Zimbabwe’s largest platinum project clears key hurdle The Darwendale project is expected to produce 860,000 ounces of platinum group metals and gold per year at its peak. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2020 | 3:59 am
OceanaGold shares drop on Waihi targets withdrawal It had highlighted growth opportunities based on a preliminary economic assessment for the historic Waihi district. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2020 | 9:59 am
Communities to decide Ecuador mining projects’ fate Referendums to ban large and medium scale projects can only be about future mining rights and won’t be retroactively applied to concessions granted prior to public vote, top court has ruled. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2020 | 7:25 am
Hochschild Mining presses reset on Peruvian operations Its San José mine in Argentina is slated to reach full production in the fourth quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2020 | 3:34 am
