April 6, 2017 ‘Conflict minerals’ entering tech supply chains from countries beyond Africa — report Tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold are now also being illegally extracted and traded at sites under the control of armed groups in countries including Myanmar and Colombia.
April 5, 2017 Escondida strike less damaging to Chile’s copper output than thought — report Experts expect the country, which accounts for more 30% of the world's copper supply, to produce 5.4 million tonnes of the metal in 2017, slightly down from the 5.5mnt it…
April 4, 2017 INTERACTIVE MAP: World’s top 10 gold deposits Together these giant orebodies contain reserves worth $796 billion at today's gold price.
April 4, 2017 BGM receives permit for mining on Barkerville Mountain Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. announces that it has successfully completed the permit amendment process required by the Mines Act (British Columbia), and has received the required permits to begin the…
April 4, 2017 Newmont Mining reshuffles management in Australia Newmont Mining Corporation has appointed experienced miner Alex Bates to lead the company’s business in Australia.
April 4, 2017 Beyond the Mine: Newmont publishes 2016 Sustainability Report Newmont Mining Corporation today published Beyond the Mine, the Company’s annual report on its progress toward achieving its purpose – to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible…
April 3, 2017 EU toughens up rules on imports of conflict minerals The new law, which will come into force in 2021, requires importers to ensure their business do not contribute to armed conflicts.
March 31, 2017 Wealth Minerals begins sampling at Chile’s Laguna Verde lithium project Wealth Minerals Ltd., reports that it has initiated an extensive lake-brine sampling and project evaluation program at the Laguna Verde Lithium Project in Chile.
March 31, 2017 Europe’s last tin mine big step closer to restart Successful water treatment trials could see final permits to restart Cornwall mine issued before the end of the summer says Vancouver junior Strongbow.
March 31, 2017 DuPont to supply MECS® technology and critical equipment for Codelco’s two new sulfuric acid plants MECS Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont, has been selected to supply the sulfuric acid production technology for two new plants belonging to Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile…
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
