New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes

The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 7:23 am

Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend

Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2023 | 9:55 am

The much-needed funding will allow Cornish Lithium will allow it to progress its Trelavour project to a construction-ready status.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2023 | 5:33 am

It attributed the results to the acquisition of Copper Mountain, as well as lower copper and zinc prices, higher costs and lower sales.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2023 | 4:07 am

The world's top fertilizer producer is indefinitely pausing plans to boost potash production due to market conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2023 | 5:53 am

By integrating the Mantoverde and Santo Domingo mines it expects to churn out 200,000t of copper and 6,000t of battery-grade cobalt a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2023 | 3:55 am

The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am

The Metals Company is ready to apply for a mining licence next year, with production expected as early as the fourth quarter of 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 5:15 am