Less time underground, more autonomous tech/robots – the future of mine safety

Panellists in a webinar organized by Exyn concluded that mineworkers’ safety is linked to the adoption of autonomous, robotic technology that generates high-quality data.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 11:44 am

Codelco to suspend northern construction projects

The announcement came hours after the second coronavirus-related death of a Codelco worker was confirmed.

Reuters | June 21, 2020 | 9:01 am

Fossilized fish linked to rare earths deposits

Researchers discovered the origin of a large deposit of rare earths near the Japanese island of Minamitorishima.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 6:55 am

Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report

The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector.

MINING.com Editor | June 19, 2020 | 12:48 pm

INTERVIEW: Octavio Araneda CEO, Codelco

Copper giant aims to expand revenues by $1 billion per year, starting in 2021.

Global Business Reports | June 19, 2020 | 11:36 am

Gold Springs boosts resources, stock rises

Shares of Gold Springs Resource rose by 13.3% by midday Friday.

Jackson Chen | June 19, 2020 | 10:26 am

Aboriginal group goes to court against Australian state over mining area

The court action comes amid greater scrutiny of Aboriginal rights in Australia following the destruction of a sacred cave by Rio Tinto last month.

Reuters | June 19, 2020 | 10:19 am

BHP expands nickel exposure as Norilsk exits Australia

Top miner buys Honeymoon Well tenements in Western Australia from Russian nickel and palladium giant.

Reuters | June 19, 2020 | 9:56 am

Tanzanian Gold kicks off commercial production at Buckreef

An ongoing drill program has more than doubled the project's measured and indicated resources.

Jackson Chen | June 19, 2020 | 9:47 am

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