Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners. MINING.com Editor | November 10, 2020 | 9:30 am
China’s copper import boom leaves other metals cold Only aluminum is showing a similar movement but there is no sign of China having any import appetite for the other base metals. Reuters | November 10, 2020 | 9:02 am
Kakula development now more than half complete First concentrate from the initial 3.8-million-tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) concentrator plant on track for July 2021. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 9, 2020 | 12:33 pm
Kodiak drills 192 metres of 1.21% copper-equivalent at MPD The interval includes a higher-grade 45-metre interval of 1.18% copper, 1.01 g/t gold and 4 g/t silver (2.13% copper-equivalent) from 401 metres. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 9, 2020 | 11:29 am
KAZ Minerals shareholder RWC Partners to vote against buyout offer The take-private deal is subject to court approval and a shareholder vote in December or early January. Reuters | November 9, 2020 | 9:16 am
Botswana president says mining sector to shrink by nearly a quarter in 2020 Diamond exports from the world's second-biggest producer dropped 42% in the first nine months. Reuters | November 9, 2020 | 9:10 am
Chilean mine group warns pending glacier bill could shut down deposits Chile's world-leading copper industry could see some of its mines put out of business if an early stage bill to protect glaciers continues its march through Congress. Reuters | November 9, 2020 | 8:19 am
People near Broken Hill mine in Zambia show high blood levels of lead, cadmium Residents of Kabwe Town have high levels of toxic heavy metals and exhibit clinical symptoms of lead and cadmium toxicity. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 9, 2020 | 6:30 am
JX Nippon buys partner’s stake in Caserones copper mine Move comes as partner Mitsui & Co. put up for sale its 22.63% stake in the loss-making mine and posted a $67 million loss from the Chile operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2020 | 3:45 am