Rio spending $4 billion on iron ore pipeline amid China demand

Rio forecasts its iron ore shipments to rise as much as 5% in 2020.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2019 | 1:23 pm

GT Gold’s stock jumps after boost from Newmont

Newmont will own 14.9% of GT Gold’s outstanding shares, an increase from the 9.9% it previously held.

Jackson Chen | November 28, 2019 | 10:20 am

Canadian town of Asbestos, in Quebec, seeks new name

Former mining town asks residents to submit suggestions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2019 | 9:45 am

‘The revolution is ongoing’: Bougainville to revive radical mining proposal

Under the proposed mining law amendments, Bougainville would take a 60% share in all projects and retain all mining licences, leaving a 40% share that investors can bid for.

Reuters | November 28, 2019 | 9:14 am

Chile protests threaten to dethrone world’s top copper producer

Codelco planned to spend $20 billion to modernize its aging mines, but protests have undermined the state-owned miner's push.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2019 | 8:29 am

Canadian miners sign deal on Old Gold Bar project in Nevada

Ely Gold sold the property to McEwen Mining.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 28, 2019 | 6:20 am

Environmental watchdog greenlights Metso’s emissions targets

Among other things, Metso aims for a 20% reduction in transportation emissions by 2025.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 28, 2019 | 6:15 am

Chile’s SQM to decide on future of lithium holdings in Maricunga by year’s end – mining minister

Maricunga is less than 5% the size of the lithium-rich Salar de Atacama in northern Chile, but high-grade deposits of the battery metal makes it attractive to miners.

Reuters | November 28, 2019 | 5:25 am

Oz Minerals to kick off construction at $35 million mine in Brazil after series of Vale deals

Pedra Branca underground mine is expected to have an annual production of about 18,000 tonnes of copper and 11,000 ounces of gold over an eight-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2019 | 3:53 am

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