Mexico govt blames Grupo Mexico for 2014 toxic spill, wants new cleanup planThe spill pumped 40,000 cubic meters of toxic mining acid into the Bacanuchi river in Mexico's northern Sonora state.Reuters | October 13, 2023 | 9:09 am
Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESGThe massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition…Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
Rio Tinto builds solar power plant at Kennecott copper operation in UtahThe 12,800 solar panel power plant will enable Kennecott to…Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 12:08 pm
Saudi Arabia courts Australian miners for $170 billion plan The kingdom says it’s sitting on top of $1.3 trillion worth of untapped mineral deposits including copper, zinc, phosphates, and gold. Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 8:08 am
Vedanta expects revenue to jump to $50 billion in two years’ time – chairman Vedanta reported $16.05 billion in revenues in the fiscal year that ended in March. Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 7:56 am
Debswana posts 37.5% jump in 9-month diamond sales However, De Beers sees the risk of the market slowing down in the coming months due to a deterioration in global economic conditions. Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 7:47 am
Newmont’s third-quarter profit misses estimates The miner said its third-quarter gold production rose to 1.49 million ounces from last year's 1.45 million ounces. Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 7:42 am
Vale to study implementing ‘mega hubs’ in Middle East countries Vale is expected to build and operate iron ore concentration and briquetting plants within the hubs. Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 7:37 am
Protesters in Peru target Hochschild’s largest mine Hochschild did not say if production had been affected, but noted protesters are blocking the entrance to the Inmaculada mine since Oct. 27. Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 4:02 am
Sibanye-Stillwater may cut thousands of jobs at gold mines in South Africa The miner will enter into consultations with stakeholders, which could impact 1,959 employees and 465 contractors. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2022 | 3:51 am
Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am
Brazil’s president-elect Lula vows greener mining Leftist former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected this Sunday, winning over far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Bruno Venditti | October 30, 2022 | 4:24 pm