Vale signs deal on covid-19 monitoring at Itabira Vale reopened the mines after a coronavirus-induced lockdown on June 17. Reuters | June 26, 2020 | 9:37 am
Congo president wins approval for state mining company nominees President Felix Tshisekedi won approval for his nominations to lead state mining company Gecamines. Reuters | June 26, 2020 | 9:16 am
World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide. Reuters | June 26, 2020 | 9:15 am
Environmental regulator hits Codelco with pollution claims Four of the 11 charges brought against Codelco are serious, potentially leading to fines of up to $15 million. Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 2:06 pm
Workers demand investigation at Codelco over coronavirus deaths One union group called Codelco's management of the crisis "incompetent." Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 9:22 am
AJN Resources says only it can add lustre to DRC gold assets The company dismissed an attempt by civil society groups to block its plan to buy five gold projects. Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 8:49 am
Orocobre expects June quarter lithium sales to plunge It warned that total sales volume would more than halve for the period. Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 8:38 am
Codelco hit by third coronavirus death The man was a worker at the Chuquicamata facility's smelter. Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 4:18 pm
LME to examine floor reopening Traditional open-outcry floor has been closed for three months due to covid-19 restrictions. Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 10:25 am
US mining lobby in push to preserve covid-19 tax break Industry is spearheading a lobbying effort to protect a $160 billion pandemic tax break after Democrats largely repealed the provisions. Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 10:10 am
BHP announces stricter covid-19 protocols in Chile Cases among workers top 200. Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 9:54 am
Harmony begins share sale to fund AngloGold deal It plans to raise $200 million to partially fund the purchase of its rival's assets. Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 9:48 am