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
Vedanta to shut down Skorpion zinc operations Namibia for four months Skorpion expected to produce around 90,000 tonnes of zinc last year. Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 12:51 pm
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
European consortium wants to improve lead battery technology The Consortium for Battery Innovation published its technology roadmap aimed at tackling increasing demand. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 10, 2019 | 6:20 am
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
Go Metals finds multiple untested zones at Monster Go Metals is planning a rotary air blast and diamond drilling program for the sites. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 9, 2019 | 4:50 pm
Policy uncertainty, resource nationalism and environmental protection key themes for Asia mining Fitch analysts expect risks to the Chinese economy will continue to rise, with no easy resolution to the trade dispute with the US on the horizon. MINING.com Editor | October 9, 2019 | 3:23 pm
Four industry pioneers named to Canadian Mining Hall of Fame These legends helped shape the industry in Canada. Northern Miner Staff | October 9, 2019 | 11:58 am