April 2, 2019

Major players Korea Zinc, Teck agree 67% jump in processing charge

The deal was largely in line with current spot treatment charges in China, which have soared to $240 a tonne from a low of $12.50 at the start of 2018.

April 2, 2019

Vale Indonesia targets 74,000 T nickel in matte output in 2019

Lower production this year is due to a 10-week shutdown started in mid-February to the third week of April.

April 2, 2019

IBM and Sandvik launch solution that tracks mining equipment performance

The companies say that their OptiMine Analytics technology is particularly useful when it comes to dealing with failing equipment and regular maintenance.

April 2, 2019

Rapid response helps Brazil’s largest producer of Bauxite meet tight timeline for critical repair

Every aspect in the production and shipping process counts when it comes to ensuring the mine’s production arrives at the port as scheduled.

April 2, 2019

First Quantum plans $327m expansion of giant copper mine in Panama

The Canadian miner plans to expand Cobre Panama, located about 120 km west of Panama City, and 20 km from the Atlantic coast, from 85 million tonnes per year to…

April 1, 2019

Teck, Sumitomo close Quebrada Blanca transaction

Teck Resources and Sumitomo have closed their $1.2B transaction, giving Sumitomo a 30% indirect interest in the Quebrada Blanca copper project.

April 1, 2019

UEX shares latest West Bear results

The company said that 14 of the 20 assays exceeded the cobalt equivalent grade of 0.023% or more.

April 1, 2019

ArcWest finalizes acquisition of Sparrowhawk property in BC

The property is adjacent to two significant porphyry copper-gold deposits, including Glencore Canada's Bell and Granisle mines.

March 31, 2019

Seven killed in China plant explosion; second deadly blast this month

Sunday's blast involved a container of scrap metal that exploded in the outdoor yard of a metal-molding plant.

March 31, 2019

Sierra Gorda union agrees deal with KGHM to avert Chile copper mine strike

The union threatened strike action in mid-March.