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
Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2019 | 4:00 am
China’s Zijin Mining set to miss 2019 output targets Zijin now expects to produce around 38.2 tonnes of gold in 2019. Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 12:39 pm
Blockade at Las Bambas copper mine in Peru puts output targets at risk Operations have been disrupted since Sept. 22, with roadblocks stopping shipments from and supplies to the mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2019 | 3:58 am