Ecuador court casts doubts on mining projects future, allows public referendums

Constitutional Court has ruled that popular votes about mining issues are possible, paving the way for opposition to future developments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2020 | 4:07 am

Siemens under green lobby pressure over Australian coal mine

Climate activists and mine opponents are asking the company not to provide a key piece of rail infrastructure to transport coal from the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2020 | 6:15 am

The South African gold and platinum producer has exercised an option to acquire an additional 12% interest in the tailings retreatment company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2020 | 3:52 am

The luxury vehicle maker plans to ethically source the raw materials to make its electric cars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2020 | 10:00 am

Positive results put pressure on Endeavour to improve its offer, which is expected by Jan.14.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2020 | 9:29 am

Country's Supreme Court has rejected appeals filed by a local indigenous community over claims of water contamination.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2020 | 3:50 am

The move could rescue plans to dig the UK's largest mine in a generation and would bring Anglo back to the fertilizer market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2020 | 4:11 am

This is the fourth time since 2017 the copper giant issues long-term debt to refinance its short- and medium-term debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2020 | 8:51 am

Output of the precious metal surged 4%, while silver production jumped 22%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2020 | 5:27 am

The operation, one the world’s largest open pit nickel sulphide mines, was halted in 2015 due to low nickel prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2020 | 3:48 am