Brazil judge orders Vale, BHP and Samarco to pay $9.7 billion in damages The Samarco Fundão dam burst in November 2015 — it was Brazil’s worst environmental disaster. Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Copper market a ‘powder keg’ ready to explode, says Friedland "We think copper is making a bottom. I'd be willing to wager on $9,500/tonne before you go down to $7,500," he said. Jackson Chen | January 25, 2024 | 11:21 am
Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire development despite Indigenous resistance Mine planning is underway for an updated feasibility study on Eagle’s Nest next year. Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 10:57 am
Brazil’s Lula slams miner Vale over 2019 Brumadinho disaster The Brazilian President criticized Vale for "not having done anything to repair the destruction". Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 10:24 am
Bank of Montreal axes homophobic mining bankers The bank conducted an investigation leading to the terminations after a male banker in Toronto made a bullying and harassment complaint. Colin McClelland | January 25, 2024 | 9:35 am
Fortescue to work with China officials to clear iron ore shipments Two iron ore cargoes from the world's No.4 supplier were facing unusual customs delays at north China's Caofeidian port. Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 9:35 am
Kootenay Silver updates La Cigarra resource, showing improved grade Measured and indicated resources are estimated at 15.7 million tonnes grading 102 g/t silver. Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 9:28 am
Australian mining group pushes government for tax credit as lithium, nickel prices slump The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies says Australia should introduce a 10% production tax credit or downstream producers. Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 8:38 am
Hummingbird ready to restart Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea Kouroussa gold mine is expected to reach full production before the end of March and it's targeting 120,000- 140,000 gold ounces a year. Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 7:59 am
