China Moly chairman steps down, takes M&A role in reshuffle China Molybdenum Co chairman Li Chaochun has resigned from his position but will remain vice chairman and chief investment offer in a […] Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 8:21 am
Tajik-Chinese antimony project delayed to October The venture could produce up to 21,000 tonnes of antimony and 2.5 tonnes of gold per year. Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 8:01 am
Chilean miners labour group alleges ‘alarming’ rise in coronavirus cases Large copper miners including Codelco, BHP and Antofagasta have maintained production levels, while covid-19 cases among workers rises. Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 3:31 am
India’s NMDC halts key iron ore mine The 6 million tonnes per annum Bacheli mine is NMDC's largest, accounting for nearly 40% of its annual production capacity. Reuters | June 12, 2020 | 8:20 am
Rio Tinto chief says sorry for sacred caves blast Australia's Senate agreed to begin a national inquiry into how the destruction of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves occurred. Reuters | June 12, 2020 | 7:52 am
PNG amends mining laws to boost revenue The country says it would not break legitimate exploration or development contracts or agreements. Reuters | June 11, 2020 | 10:53 am
Harmony expects to be at full production by mid-July Deep-level mines were restricted to operating at 50%. Reuters | June 11, 2020 | 10:34 am
Workers at Codelco threaten work halt to quarantine against coronavirus The Federation of Copper Workers (FTC) said there had been "alarming" numbers of infections at several of the country's mines. Reuters | June 10, 2020 | 3:11 pm
Mali gold mining revenue boosted by strong output State revenue from gold mining companies in Mali surged 63.5% to $702 million in 2019 compared with 2018. Reuters | June 10, 2020 | 1:28 pm
Zambia tackles undervaluation of mineral exports Government will collect samples from mine sites to prevent companies seeking to undervalue production to pay less tax. Reuters | June 10, 2020 | 12:11 pm
Obrador urges Canadian mining firms to pay taxes Nearly 70% of foreign-owned mining companies operating in Mexico are based in Canada. Reuters | June 10, 2020 | 11:09 am
Rio loses Australian indigenous backing after blasting sacred caves An Australian indigenous group has suspended the company from its reconciliation plan. Reuters | June 10, 2020 | 9:42 am