Iamgold halts Westwood mine following earthquake

The few employees present at the suspended underground mine were safely brought above ground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2020 | 3:46 am

Lupaka Gold launches $100m arbitration against Peru

The Canadian miner says the social conflict that has halted operations at its Invicta mine since 2018 made it lose its entire investment.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 1, 2020 | 11:58 am

Peru’s mining output falls for seventh month in a row – report

Peru’s gold, copper, lead and silver production has been the most affected by the slowdown caused by the covid-19 pandemic.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 1, 2020 | 10:06 am

Mali’s auditor general recommends review of mining contracts

The country's Auditor General said conventions establishing mining companies include clauses that do not always guarantee the protection of the interests of the state

Reuters | November 1, 2020 | 7:59 am

The causes behind pyrite oxidation – and acid mine drainage

Researchers at Penn State University say that if fracturing and erosion at the surface, and thus oxidation, occur slowly, acid mine drainage can be avoided.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 1, 2020 | 6:51 am