copper

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

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Barrick said that although the ruling was not helpful because it just delays a decision on the future of its Pascua-Lama project, the company remains focused on resolving the legal and environmental issues around the project.

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Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Polish Audit Office blasts KGHM acquisition of Chilean copper mine

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The body, which looks into the way the Polish state operates and how it spends public funds, says the company has spent more than $5.2B in three years in the underperforming Sierra Gorda mine.

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MAC says mining needs government support to enhance competitiveness

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Capital investment in the mining sector has declined each year since 2012, with investment intentions for 2018 in line with this trend.

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