Program to monitor Congo artisanal cobalt miners expanded
Partnership between RCS Global and the RMI will help the scheme grow from three sites to six this year, and to 12 or more by 2023.
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BHP flags delay at Spence copper mine expansion
The miner said the $2.5 billion-project’s schedule was under review, adding that first production won’t likely happen until early 2021.
China’s recent tailings leak the worst in 20 years
The environment ministry said waste reached as far as 68 miles from the operation, the country's largest molybdenum mine.
Vale cuts production guidance again
The company attributed weak Q1 results to heavy rains, unplanned outages, regulatory delays linked to last year’s dam failure, and ongoing disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
Nordgold to power up Guinea gold mine
The Russian gold producer aims to reduce emissions with the construction of a new 33 MW power plant at its Lefa mine.
China to inspect tailings dams after spill at molybdenum mine
The move comes after a spill at a molybdenum mine in March contaminated water supplies for the northeastern province of Heilongjiang.
Rio lowers copper target at Oyu Tolgoi
The company won't meet its previous production guidance of 530,000-570,000 tonnes.
B2Gold reports covid-19 case at Mali exploration camp
The employee was working at the Fekola camp, now isolated. Mine operations have not been impacted.
Barrick maintains 2020 guidance despite output drop
It expects first-quarter gold production to fall by 8.5% due to global efforts to stop the spread of covid-19.
Thor to build Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mine
The decision comes as the Canada-listed junior miner secured funding for its Segilola gold project.
How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart
In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
