Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamondsThe discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am
Fortescue brushes aside worries, says exits show resolute boardThree high-profile executives left the world’s fourth-largest iron ore miner…Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 5:00 am
Newcrest acquisition to deliver $500 million in annual synergies, says Newmont CEOThe biggest value drivers of the transaction will come from…MINING.com Editor | September 19, 2023 | 1:45 pm
SQM says brine reduction plan to cost $1.5 billion In 2020, SQM committed to a 50% reduction in the brine it pumps to mine lithium in the vast Atacama salt flat. Reuters | September 14, 2022 | 9:51 am
Russia is getting frozen out as traders negotiate metals contracts For aluminum, in particular, Europe is usually a key market. Bloomberg News | September 14, 2022 | 7:09 am
Rio Tinto, China Baowu to develop Australian iron ore project for $2bn Rio Tinto will invest $1.3 billion for the project development. Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 4:25 pm
Fresnillo expects to launch Juanicipio mine operations in October Fresnillo and Mag Silver had agreed in April 2019 to develop the Juanicipio deposit, but the pandemic and logistical setbacks delayed the project. Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 12:38 pm
Escondida mine conflict unresolved, regulators inspect site Union workers approved a partial strike last week and threatened a complete work stoppage over safety concerns at the world's largest copper mine. Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 11:53 am
Vale Indonesia signs HPAL deal with China’s Huayou Vale and Huayou plan to build a $1.8 billion HPAL plant in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, to produce 60,000 tonnes of nickel. Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 6:36 am
Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 12, 2022 | 11:14 am
Chilean think-tank says Codelco pays more taxes but extracts less copper than private companies Chile’s Center for National Studies of Alternative Development reports that while private mining paid $3.5 billion in taxes, Codelco paid $5.3 billion. Staff Writer | September 11, 2022 | 1:22 pm
Ancient remains found at Glencore’s project in Argentina A worker at Glencore’s El Pachón project in Argentina bumped into human remains while performing some road cleaning duties. Staff Writer | September 11, 2022 | 11:38 am