First Quantum expands copper reserve base with Argentina project An NI 43-101 report for the Taca Taca project outlined a maiden mineral reserve estimate of 7.7Mt contained copper. Jackson Chen | November 30, 2020 | 10:17 am
Peru new mining minister vows to streamline permitting Jaime Galvez aims to reduce the current consultation period during the exploration phase to six months, down from about 12 months it currently takes. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 9:28 am
Gold price on track for worst month since 2016 Gold extended its decline below $1,800/oz on further positive news of covid-19 vaccines. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 30, 2020 | 9:22 am
Hochschild halts San Jose operations in Argentina The stoppage is not expected to affect the company's revised full year guidance. Bruno Venditti | November 30, 2020 | 9:05 am
Field narrows for Rio Tinto’s top job Some major mining executives have ruled themselves out, and there is not a long list of acceptable candidates. Reuters | November 30, 2020 | 8:16 am
Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 6:59 am
Iron hydroxide forms more easily on mineral surfaces than previously thought Knowing the exact moment when iron hydroxide forms on quartz substrates can support water quality processes at acid mine drainage sites. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 30, 2020 | 6:20 am
Nouveau Monde Graphite commits to all-electric fleet at Canadian mine site The miner is advancing the procurement process for its fleet and charging infrastructure through an international call for pre-qualification. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 30, 2020 | 6:15 am
US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 3:49 am