Congo to suspend tax exemption for mining imports

Africa's top copper producer had exempted mining companies from paying VAT on imports since 2016 to help them during a commodity price downturn.

Reuters | August 4, 2020 | 8:19 am

Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges

The world's top copper producer has managed to shield its mining industry from the brunt of the damage caused by the pandemic.

Reuters | August 3, 2020 | 10:15 am

S&P holds DR Congo rating at CCC+, lowers outlook to stable

Congo’s economy could rebound if copper and cobalt demand and production increase as expected.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2020 | 12:16 pm

Centerra Q2 profits surge, dividend raised

The miner recorded net income of $80.7 million or $0.27 per share for Q2 2020, more than double the previous year's profits.

Jackson Chen | July 31, 2020 | 10:19 am

Codelco boosts copper output despite pandemic

The company reported pretax profits of $380 million in the first half of 2020, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2019.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 9:38 am

Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third

Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production.

MINING.com Editor | July 31, 2020 | 7:58 am

Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida

Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2020 | 7:29 am

Ariana grows resources at Salinbas project in Turkey

The British miner reported that resources increased to 1.5Moz, up from 1Moz.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 6:15 am

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