Newmont, Teck to invest $152m in Chilean copper-gold project Their NuevaUnión 50-50 JV will conduct two drilling campaigns to reduce geological uncertainty at La Fortuna deposit. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2020 | 5:58 am
Capstone could become world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer Its Santo Domingo project could yield 4,700 tonnes of cobalt per year, making Capstone also the largest producer of the metal in the Americas. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2020 | 3:48 am
Hudbay secures access to Pampacancha deposit in Peru The land agreement with the Chilloroya community paves the way for mining to begin by year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 9:01 am
Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 5:09 am
Sirius shareholder Odey comes down on Anglo’s “mockery” bid The hedge fund said it would vote against Anglo's offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 3:53 am
Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 10:16 am
More heads to roll at Glencore this year The news comes as the Swiss miner and commodities trader reported its first annual net loss since 2015. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 5:45 am
Premier Gold’s dispute with Centerra over Ontario project heats up The bone of contention is a recent project update, which Centerra argues should not be considered a “Feasibility Study.” Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 3:51 am
Gemfields trades again in London after almost three years The company will use the symbol GEM, the same it had before taken private by Pallinghurst Resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 9:35 am
ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am