June 24, 2020

BHP to sell Australian thermal coal mine

The world's largest miner has hired Macquarie Bank and JP Morgan to sell its Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in NSW.

June 23, 2020

Chilean mines minister calls for ‘balance’ between safety and keeping economy running

The government has announced lockdowns for the mines-heavy Antofagasta Region to begin on Tuesday.

June 23, 2020

First Majestic Silver to sell Mexico assets to Apollo

The Jalisco Group of Properties, totalling 32 miles, include a total of 15 highly prospective claims.

June 23, 2020

Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines

Pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said.

June 23, 2020

Banro agrees sale of Namoya mine in Congo

Company was looking to sell mine after repeated attacks by militia.

June 23, 2020

Fortescue Metals hits automation milestone

The iron ore major has converted its 100th truck into an autonomous one at its Western Australia operations.

June 23, 2020

Southern Silver to pay $15m for 100% interest in Mexican project

The Vancouver-based miner executed an agreement with Electrum Global Holdings to buy 60% indirect working interest in the Cerro Las Minitas project.

June 23, 2020

US to re-impose tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports

The US is the primary export destination for Canada’s $13-billion aluminum industry, accounting for 83% of its trade in 2018.

June 22, 2020

Hudbay appeals court decision on Rosemont

Rosemont, if completed, is expected to become one of the largest copper mines in the US.

June 22, 2020

Codelco beefs up sanitary measures at El Teniente

The company said it would move to a 14-day on, 14-day off shift schedule at El Teniente, its largest deposit.