Lundin kicks off production at Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador
First export of gold concentrate and doré is expected by mid-December.
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Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards
Initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale’s tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.
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Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million
The 20.08-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said.
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Lundin Gold granted key permits to begin production at Ecuador massive project
The industrial water permit and administrative act will allow the company produce its first gold before the end of this year.
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BHP’s incoming CEO a much needed breeze of fresh air for the mining industry
“Ethical”, “thoughtful”, “gender-equality champion”, are just some of the adjectives thrown at Mike Henry, BHP’s new leader.
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Glencore to shut Canadian smelter by year-end, leave over 400 jobless
The facility was supposed to transition to a custom smelter after the mine closed in 2013.
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China-backed JV to develop giant Simandou north iron ore deposit in Guinea
Guinea’s Societe Miniere de Boke (SMB) and Singapore’s Winning offered $14 billion to build a mine and related infrastructure.
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Condor Gold losses narrow as flagship La India project moves forward
This was thanks to the company raising £4.04m in the three months to Sep. 30 by way of a private placement of new ordinary shares.
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Botswana Diamonds digs up first stones at South African mine
The diamonds came from residual unprocessed stockpiles and bearing gravels surrounding Marsfontein mine in Limpopo.
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Sirius Minerals unveils rescue plan for UK’s biggest fertilizer mine
Miner will try raising $600m first, which will allow it to finish sinking shafts and access the world’s largest deposit of polyhalite, a type of fertilizer.
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