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Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2020 | 1:34 pm

Future copper supply imperiled by project freeze at top producer

Chile output forecasts for 2022 through 2024 could be rattled…

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2020 | 10:12 am

Zaldivar mine workers extend talks to avoid strike

Antofagasta and workers decided to extend government-mediated talks for a…

Reuters | July 23, 2020 | 9:02 am

Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months

Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in…

Frik Els | July 22, 2020 | 12:25 pm

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First Majestic announces friendly acquisition of Silvercrest Mines

"Combined company with production of well over 20 million silver equivalent ounces per year"

First Majestic Silver Corp. | July 27, 2015 | 9:50 am

Anglo American to axe 53,000 jobs, put 15 assets up for sale

“It is a pretty tough market,” said Chief Executive Mark Cutifani, “and in all likelihood the next six months are going to be even tougher.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2015 | 8:05 am

Vale adds to iron ore supply glut — second highest ever quarterly output

The world’s largest iron ore producer continued to flood the market despite a current oversupply that has sent prices for the commodity plummeting to historic lows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2015 | 8:15 am

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag

Implementation of “free, prior and informed consent” policies vital tool to prevent conflict and costs to companies, reveals study published Thursday by Oxfam.

Oxfam America | July 23, 2015 | 7:20 am

Coal slump hits Teck’s profit, output forecast

The Vancouver-based miner profit fell 21% in the quarter, making it adjust its 2015 coal production forecast to 25-26 million tonnes from 26.5-27.5 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2015 | 5:30 am

Newmont results shows it pulling away from peers

World's second largest gold miner ups 2015 production to 5.2m–5.5m ounces after second quarter earnings jump 30% and costs fall 14%.

Frik Els | July 22, 2015 | 2:15 pm

Iron ore prices hit by fresh evidence of looming surplus

Seaborne with 62% content delivered to Qingdao dropped 0.7% to $51.76 a ton, its sharpest drop in two weeks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2015 | 9:15 am

BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs

The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2015 | 12:08 am

The world’s highest grade gold mines

Canadian mine takes top honours but Russia and USA dominate the rankings.

Vladimir Basov | July 16, 2015 | 10:11 am

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