Fortescue’s Iron Bridge to begin production this quarter; Q2 shipments riseThe Iron Bridge Magnetite project, which has been a major plank of the miner's growth strategy, has faced multiple cost blow outs and delays.Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 3:34 pm
US blocks mining in parts of Minnesota, dealing blow to Antofagasta’s Twin Metals copper projectInterior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order on Thursday withdrawing…Staff Writer | January 26, 2023 | 11:19 am
Teck pledges $1.5 million toward southeast BC conservation effortThe initiative is part of the company’s goal to be…Staff Writer | January 26, 2023 | 10:34 am
Copper price bounces back after hitting six-month low Copper prices are tumbling as miners in the top producing nation gird to fight for bigger bonuses, setting the stage for labor strife that raises the risk of supply disruptions. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 20, 2021 | 8:23 am
Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 7:53 am
BHP fired 48 workers in two years for sexual harassment Between 2019 and 2021 BHP received six confirmed cases of sexual assault and 73 of harassment at its FIFO mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2021 | 3:49 am
Zambian mines look to new leader to unlock $2 billion investment Companies including First Quantum Minerals and EMR Capital are ready to raise funding for the projects. Bloomberg News | August 19, 2021 | 10:05 pm
Chile court orders BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine to stop pumping from aquifer A ruling in January by Chile's Supreme Court upheld local indigenous communities' complaint. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 2:15 pm
PFS for Newcrest’s Cadia PC1-2 delivers attractive economics Newcrest expects to begin the early works program for the expansion by the end of this year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 19, 2021 | 12:33 pm
BHP’s Noront bid hits impasse as Wyloo won’t budge Wyloo said it is considering making a "superior" offer to acquire the remaining stake in the Canadian nickel miner. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2021 | 9:53 am
Copper price hits six-month low as China reins in growth, covid fears rise Mining stocks also slid, with BHP down more than 18% from the previous week, Freeport-McMoRan down 16%, and Glencore down 12%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2021 | 9:46 am
Gold Fields’ profit doubles, new CEO to look at acquisitions The company expects to end the year with production of 2.3-2.35 million ounces of gold with no change to the production guidance. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 7:44 am