Newcrest greenlights first expansion phase of Cadia gold mine

The projected returns are slightly better than the output Newcrest had predicted in a pre-feasibility study released last year.

Reuters | October 14, 2019 | 1:59 pm

Workers at Teck Resources’ Chile mine to go on strike

The mine, located in central Chile about 350 kilometers north of Santiago, produced about 15,000 tonnes of copper in the quarter ended June 30.

Reuters | October 14, 2019 | 9:32 am

Peruvian authorities urge people to stop blockading road used by Las Bambas

The continuous protest actions have led Minera Las Bambas to announce that probably “within a week” it will have to halt production at its namesake copper mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 13, 2019 | 6:45 am

Scientist tells miners how to find gold more easily

An Australian researcher developed a data-driven solution that makes prospecting more efficient.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 13, 2019 | 6:38 am

Ecuador’s largest copper mine curbs operations amid protests

EcuaCorriente said the closure is a precautionary measure while protests against an end to government fuel subsidies continue across the country.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2019 | 4:39 pm

Las Bambas copper mine likely to halt production within a week amid protests

Peru's largest copper minefield, has declared "partial" force majeure.

Reuters | October 11, 2019 | 1:48 pm

Barrick’s $1 billion Zambian mine draws Chinese interest

The world’s second-largest bullion producer is working with advisers to solicit interest for the Lumwana mine.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2019 | 11:09 am

Canadian court approves $3bn securities class action against Barrick Gold

Ontario Superior Court of Justice only allowed the suit to deal with alleged misrepresentations in the company’s 2012 environmental disclosures related to the long-stalled Pascua-Lama project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2019 | 8:01 am

Rio Tinto and Minmetals look for copper, zinc and lead in China

Move is part of an exploration venture with state-owned China Minmetals Corp., set in 2018.

Reuters | October 11, 2019 | 7:00 am

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