Spotlight: Global precious metals exploration 1

Brumadinho dam collapse could have been predicted weeks in advance – study

A new study shows that by applying satellite radar imaging InSAR, it is possible to predict a dam burst.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2021 | 7:22 am

Responsible Mining Foundation worried about thousands of abandoned, at-risk tailings facilities worldwide

There are more than 30,000 tailings storage facilities around the world and between 25% to 30% of them are abandoned.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2021 | 6:15 am

Gold Fields picks former Amplats boss Griffith as CEO

Griffith will take the helm in April after current CEO Nick Holland retires, having spent 13 years leading the gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2021 | 3:28 am

NGOs file complaint before OECD, demand closure of Cerrejón coal mine in Colombia

The Cerrejón thermal coal mine is owned by BHP, Anglo American and Glencore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2021 | 6:15 am

Gates, Bezos-backed fund offers $1bn to clean energy start-ups

To be eligible, projects must have potential to cut global emissions by at least 500 million tonnes a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2021 | 3:54 am

Crystallex closer to being paid off by Venezuela

The Canadian miner received a favourable ruling related to the gold mine that the Hugo Chávez regime expropriated back in 2008.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2021 | 10:58 am

Lithium Chile allowed back into its Laguna Blanca project

Covid-19 restrictions in Chile hindered the Canadian miner’s ability to continue exploring the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2021 | 3:17 am

Lara Exploration expands Planalto copper project in Brazil

The Canadian company signed a deal with a subsidiary of Anglo American do Brasil to acquire an exploration licence adjacent Planalto.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2021 | 3:22 am

Fruta del Norte exceeds 2020 production guidance

Lundin Gold’s flagship mine produced 242,400 ounces of gold last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2021 | 2:46 am

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