MINING.COM

Peruvian rare earth discovery richer than initially thought

Geology consultants leading the project found the rare earth claim has the highest range of rare earth metals in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2015 | 4:00 pm

Colombian gold CEO involved in $970m laundering case arrested

Prosecutors claim the gold company and its top executives are at the centre of a money-laundering scheme involving cocaine traffickers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2015 | 11:50 am

Fortuna Silver slumps 9% despite impressive drilling in Mexico

Analyst downgrade sinks shares of Vancouver-based owner of fast-expanding polymetallic mines in Peru and Mexico.

Frik Els | January 21, 2015 | 7:26 pm

Global mining sector ended 2014 on a disappointing note: report

December is a period that sees lower levels of exploration and resource announcements, and last month was every bit as disappointing as expected, an SNL report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2015 | 3:18 pm

China’s alleged intentions to mine Antarctica spark global debate

New evidence has emerged of China's interest in digging for oil, gas a minerals in the frozen continent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2015 | 12:25 pm

Glencore likely to slash spending on coal, oil — HSBC

The global miner and commodities has estimated spending on oil projects for this year and next of $2 billion and $1 billion on coal expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 4:11 pm

Tahoe’s Escobal silver mine output at high end of 2014 expectations

The mine generated 20.3 million ounces (moz) of silver contained in concentrates recovered from 1.246 million tonnes of ore at an average grade of 585 grams per tonne (gpt).

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 2:55 pm

Rio Tinto digging up more iron ore despite slumping prices

The world’s second largest iron ore miner is targeting a 18% output increase this year, adding to a mounting global glut that has driven down the commodity price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 11:00 am

Antofagasta buys Canada’s Duluth Metals, warns lower margins ahead as copper falls

With Duluht’s acquisition, Antofagasta takes control of the Twin Metals project, located in north-eastern Minnesota, which is set to become its first operation outside Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2015 | 4:58 pm

First

Last

First Majestic taps diplomat to resolve Mexico tax dispute

Colibri to sell 50% of gold Sonora project to Silver Spruce

Chilean miners labour group alleges ‘alarming’ rise in coronavirus cases

Top miners in good position to weather covid-19 – report

Evrim and Renaissance join in ‘merger of equals’

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests