Lundin Gold CEO looking for acquisitions, open to a takeover The company’s largest shareholder, Newcrest Mining, is supportive of a potential acquisition. Bloomberg News | January 24, 2020 | 9:16 am
Codelco requests exploration permits for Chile’s second largest salt flat Licences would allow the miner to determine concentrations of lithium on the flat, estimate the size of the resource and identify necessary next steps. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2020 | 8:58 am
Global database of tailing dams goes live The resource is the first one to be publicly accessible. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 24, 2020 | 6:10 am
Codelco kicks off production at El Teniente expansion ahead of schedule Phase one was completed 15 months ahead of schedule and for $50 million less than originally expected. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2020 | 5:57 am
Barrick irons out issues in Tanzania with “historic” deal The agreement formally ends a long-running tax dispute, setting a template for negotiations with other firms. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2020 | 3:53 am
Centerra receives permits to re-start mining at Kumtor Open pit mining is ramping up with full production rates expected in the next few days. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 23, 2020 | 4:17 pm
Lynas on track to get new Malaysia permit by March The company said growth in the EV market is expected to result in a sharp rise in demand for heavy rare earth elements. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 1:53 pm
ERG suspends Zambia refinery on shortage of cobalt, copper concentrates The miner said it was engaged with stakeholders and was exploring other sources of feed in order to resume operations. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 1:41 pm
Endeavour Mining expects strong production growth in 2020 Company expects production to increase to between 680,000-740,000 ounces. Jackson Chen | January 23, 2020 | 10:25 am