October 18, 2016

Yamana Gold set to spin off Brazilian unit as separate public company

The miner plans using proceeds from the exercise of the purchase rights and any direct sales of Brio shares to reduce debt.

October 17, 2016

Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t

He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.

October 17, 2016

Pac Rim Mining loses suit against El Salvador

The company was ordered to pay $8 million in legal fees and costs to the Salvadoran government.

October 14, 2016

CEO Gary Goldberg dishes on Newmont Mining’s aggressive investment program

"I'm a mining engineer so I always like to see the equipment. That's always fun to get out and see, and especially how technology is being applied."

October 14, 2016

The race for lithium heats up

Is lithium the new super-mineral? Analysts seem to think so.

October 14, 2016

Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine faces potential $24 million fine, closure

Chile's environmental regulator has drawn up nine charges against the copper mine for mismanaging water resources and nearby flora.

October 14, 2016

NGOs want Venezuela to halt mining concessions, claim violations of Indigenous rights

Advocacy groups are taking issue at the Mining Arch of the Orinoco River National Development Strategic Zone.

October 13, 2016

New Mexican lithium discovery for Australian-Canadian partners

The assays result ranged from 347ppm to 1000ppm Li, the highest values received to date from the project.

October 13, 2016

McEwen Mining reports Q3 production, Mexico exploration drill results

Total production for Q3 was 36,496 gold equivalent ounces using gold to silver ratio of 75:1.

October 12, 2016

Fresnillo’s output up but San Julian plant to be commissioned later than expected

Shares in the Mexico-focused precious metal producer dropped as much as 2.4% to 1608 pence in London after the news.