Ecuador, SolGold seal deal to launch nearly $5bn mining project

Construction of the Cascabel mine is seen starting in 2025, with operations kicking off in 2030.

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 5:14 pm

Barrick Gold targeted by Russian cybercriminal group Clop in global data theft that hit Sun Life, Vancouver transit police

Clop’s modus operandi is to demand ransom in return for…

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | July 20, 2023 | 11:28 am

Orea amends deal with Nordgold regarding stake in French Guiana project

In August 2022, Orea announced that it would be buying…

Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 | 9:05 am

Egypt agrees framework for mining terms with Barrick Gold and Centamin

Centamin said under framework, exploitation licences would be issued for…

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 8:23 am

Anglo American’s first-half copper production surges 42%

Anglo expects to reach between 840,000 and 930,000 metric tons…

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 7:39 am

Column: Global miners rank ESG as their top concern. Really?

Not one of the biggest listed Western mining companies has an executive with the title of chief ESG officer, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | April 27, 2022 | 8:15 am

Apple, Tesla, Intel could be using conflict minerals due to faulty scheme

Global Witness says it is not the companies but the ITSCI certification scheme they rely on to vet their suppliers where the problem lies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2022 | 1:00 am

First Quantum Minerals’ profit more than doubles on higher prices

Net earnings attributable to shareholders rose to $385 million in the quarter ended March 31.

Reuters | April 26, 2022 | 1:23 pm

Chilean regulator moves to sanction Glencore over mine monitoring

An investigation led to the formulation of a "very serious" charge of not monitoring aquifer levels, Chile's Environmental Superintendent said.

Reuters | April 26, 2022 | 12:30 pm

ESG-minded investors pile into coal stock, sparking 1,000% rally

Coal’s stunning ascent is the product of a post-pandemic energy crisis that’s being turbocharged by Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Bloomberg News | April 26, 2022 | 9:55 am

Brazil’s mining industry to invest $40.4 billion through 2026, association says

About 10% of the total amount is set to be invested in socio-environmental projects, it said.

Reuters | April 26, 2022 | 7:29 am

Newmont boosts investment in Yanacocha gold mine in Peru

Miner has increased its planned investments for sulfides project from $2.25bn to $2.5bn, with a firm decision to be made by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2022 | 5:33 am

South32 quarterly metallurgical coal output jumps as operations normalize

South32, along with mining giants like BHP and Rio Tinto, have faced operational disruptions due to worsening labour supply issues.

Reuters | April 25, 2022 | 4:32 pm

Polymetal shuns local sales in favor of exports

The miner, operating in Russia, said it’s avoiding selling to the country’s banks as they will only buy at a discount.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2022 | 10:06 am

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