Ecuador’s National Assembly working on new rules on mining concessions The legislative body wants to create a level playing field for both local and foreign companies. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 23, 2020 | 12:10 pm
Sawiris in talks to buy 51% stake in Egypt state-owned mining firm Sawiris had said that he intended to invest in gold and copper mining in Egypt if investment conditions improved. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 10:12 am
Ecuadorean court denies public vote on halting mining projects Azuay's prefect, Yaku Perez, who submitted the request, said gold and copper mines threaten communities' water source. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 9:58 am
Rio Tinto’s lone female board member to be joined by three more women Changes over the course of 2020 will bring the total of women to four out of 12 directors. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2020 | 10:00 am
Coeur halts Silvertip mine, books huge charge The decision caused Coeur to book a $251 million impairment charge on the Canadian asset. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2020 | 9:14 am
Rio Tinto seeks international arbitration on tax dispute with Mongolia Rio is already stuck in renegotiations over terms of the agreement underpinning the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 3:48 pm
Serbia offers to help Chinese companies to ease project delays Over the past decade Chinese companies have bought Serbia's only copper mine. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:38 am
Bitterroot, Below join forces at nickel-copper-PGM project in Michigan As part of the deal, Below is required to fund $285,000 of exploration expenditures prior to the first anniversary of the agreement. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 20, 2020 | 6:10 am
Newmont, Teck to invest $152m in Chilean copper-gold project Their NuevaUnión 50-50 JV will conduct two drilling campaigns to reduce geological uncertainty at La Fortuna deposit. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2020 | 5:58 am