Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida

Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2020 | 7:29 am

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Copper price, US strategic minerals, giant Alaska mine gets final nod...

MINING.com Editor | July 30, 2020 | 3:07 pm

Pilbara Minerals says lithium prices may be near bottom

Lithium has experienced a prolonged price fall due to slowing sales in China.

Reuters | July 30, 2020 | 8:56 am

Rio Tinto raises dividend, sees ‘V-shaped’ China recovery

Miner boosted dividend payments despite a 4% fall in half-year earnings.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2020 | 11:22 am

Rio Tinto in discussions with SFO over Simandou probe

Miner is seeking a deferred prosecution agreement over a payment it made to a consultant working on Simandou, the Financial Times reported.

MINING.com Editor | July 28, 2020 | 2:56 pm

Rio Tinto’s Winu copper project just got bigger

The miner has made a promising discovery 2 km east of the copper-gold deposit in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2020 | 5:43 am

New Century, Vale delay nickel mine deal

New Century now has until September to present a binding offer for the New Caledonia nickel-cobalt complex.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2020 | 3:26 am

Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen

As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction.

Bloomberg News | July 24, 2020 | 12:22 pm

Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter

Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.

Reuters | July 24, 2020 | 9:47 am

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