BHP becomes first miner in Chile to exceed 40% female representation In 2016, BHP had only 17.5% female workers globally and today employs 1,509 women at Escondida mine alone. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2024 | 5:17 am
Perseus extends OreCorp takeover bid to April Perseus and Silvercorp are vying for OreCorp’s Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania, slated to produce 242,000 oz./year over its first decade. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2024 | 3:55 am
Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2024 | 4:19 am
SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2024 | 3:38 am
Hochschild Mining to expand in Brazil with gold project option Deal with Cerrado Gold grants Hochschild the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Monte Do Carmo gold project in central Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2024 | 3:44 am
AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am
Cornish Metals speeds up work to reopen UK tin mine Decision to fast-track one of the shafts refurbishment would allow Cornish Metals to complete the mine dewatering process by Q3 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 3:51 am