Kaz Minerals suspends operations at Kyrgyz The company has suspended production at its Bozymchak mine amid post-election unrest in the Central Asian nation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 8:55 am
Pacific Empire Minerals granted exploration permit for Jean Marie project The multi-year permit encompasses 100 reverse circulation and 20 diamond drill hole sites. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 6:15 am
Union rejects Lundin offer at Candelaria mine, strike chances raised The company or workers can still request government mediation to try to reach an agreement. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 4:05 pm
Newcrest Mining cleared to trade on TSX from Oct 13 Newcrest says it had seen increased interest from North American investors in the gold sector over the last six months. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:56 pm
Peru miners aiming for full-strength workforce by year-end Local copper production fell by 2.5% in August to 193,852 tonnes compared to July. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:49 pm
Eldorado Gold allowed to test drilling in northern Greece The company will conduct test drilling at its Mavres Petres deposit, part of its Stratoni silver-lead-zinc mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2020 | 7:47 am
Osisko reports high-grade hits outside pit boundaries at Pine Point The drill highlights include 17.5 metres of 2.52% lead and 11.53% zinc starting at 28.5 metres; 3 metres of 0.61% lead and 8.45% zinc from 53.5 metres. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2020 | 5:56 am
Lundin Mining union in Chile says talks making “slow progress” Both the company and the union are trying to avoid a strike at the deposit. Reuters | October 4, 2020 | 6:30 am
Colombia’s mining future tied to metals not coal, minister says Mining concessions cover just 3% of Colombia's territory. Reuters | October 2, 2020 | 10:19 am