Peru copper and gold output nosedives in H1 2020 Country reported that its production of copper plunged 20.4% in the first half of 2020. Reuters | August 4, 2020 | 9:48 am
Congo to suspend tax exemption for mining imports Africa's top copper producer had exempted mining companies from paying VAT on imports since 2016 to help them during a commodity price downturn. Reuters | August 4, 2020 | 8:19 am
Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges The world's top copper producer has managed to shield its mining industry from the brunt of the damage caused by the pandemic. Reuters | August 3, 2020 | 10:15 am
S&P holds DR Congo rating at CCC+, lowers outlook to stable Congo’s economy could rebound if copper and cobalt demand and production increase as expected. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2020 | 12:16 pm
Vizsla Resources closes $22 million private placement Under the deal, a company controlled by Eric Sprott, acquired around 5 million units for a total consideration of C$10 million. Carl A. Williams - The Northern Miner | July 31, 2020 | 11:52 am
Centerra Q2 profits surge, dividend raised The miner recorded net income of $80.7 million or $0.27 per share for Q2 2020, more than double the previous year's profits. Jackson Chen | July 31, 2020 | 10:19 am
Codelco boosts copper output despite pandemic The company reported pretax profits of $380 million in the first half of 2020, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2019. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 9:38 am
Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production. MINING.com Editor | July 31, 2020 | 7:58 am
Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2020 | 7:29 am