Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 3:55 am

Chilean mines minister calls for ‘balance’ between safety and keeping economy running

The government has announced lockdowns for the mines-heavy Antofagasta Region to begin on Tuesday.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 3:55 pm

Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel

Ocean floor mining a "sustainability conundrum", report says.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 3:42 pm

Rio Tinto starts exploration at Janice Lake

Crews have begun construction of the 50 person camp on the Saskatchewan property.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 1:19 pm

Ero Copper hits best drill intercept at Curaçá, stock rises

Shares of Ero Copper jumped 8.2% by midday Tuesday.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 10:52 am

Future of copper production thrown into doubt by worker cuts

Tactics employed by mines in Chile to navigate the pandemic are similar to those used by high-cost producers to ride out low prices.

Bloomberg News | June 23, 2020 | 9:39 am

Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines

Pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 9:14 am

Crystal Lake drills broad zones at Newmont Lake

The company sees potential for alkalic porphyry hypogene mineralization underneath Burgundy Ridge.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 22, 2020 | 4:18 pm

Hudbay appeals court decision on Rosemont

Rosemont, if completed, is expected to become one of the largest copper mines in the US.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 22, 2020 | 3:36 pm

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