March 18, 2019

Workers could strike at Chile’s Sierra Gorda copper mine – union

A union at the Sierra Gorda copper mine, controlled by Polish stage.mining.company KGHM, could go on strike this week after rejecting the latest offer in contract negotiations.

March 18, 2019

Chile’s GDP gets a jolt from rising mining and investments

In the fourth quarter, total mining output increased 3.1% from the previous three-month period and 1.3% from a year ago.

March 18, 2019

Norsk Hydro appoints new CEO amid Brazil woes

The company plans to appoint Hilde Merete Aasheim, who has been head of the company's Primary Metal unit since 2008, as its new CEO in May.

March 18, 2019

Havilah Resources to explore for additional copper-cobalt resources in the Mutooroo district

The Mutooroo copper-cobalt district is located in New South Wales, eastern Australia.

March 18, 2019

Chile’s Supreme Court revokes ruling permanently closing Barrick’s Pascua-Lama

Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of…

March 18, 2019

Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets

Miner has hit back at a push to make it more accountable for carbon emissions produced by its customers, including Chinese steel makers.

March 17, 2019

Global Exploration Snapshot: The Americas, West Africa and Australasia remain popular

A look at eight majors and juniors exploring for gold worldwide.

March 17, 2019

Copper was key in the emergence of primitive life on Earth

High availability of copper and low availability of oxygen during the Neoproterozoic period gave scientists the first clues.

March 15, 2019

Newmont’s Tanami gold mine to curb emissions by 20%

Project included the installation of two power stations, a 66 kV interconnected power line, and a 450 km natural gas pipeline.

March 15, 2019

Turquoise Hill’s 2018 financial results report 250% income jump over 2017

Gold production surged 150% year-on-year to 285,000 ounces, while copper production of 159,100 tonnes marked a 1.1% increase over 2017.