Mining News
Indonesia says it will ask Freeport build copper smelter in Halmahera
JAKARTA (Reuters) - The Indonesian government will ask PT Freeport Indonesia to build a copper smelter in Weda Bay, a newly built metal industrial park in Halmahera, the senior minister overseeing mining said on Friday.
Vizsla recommences drilling in Mexico
(Kitco News) - Vizsla Resources (TSXV: VZLA) re-commenced drilling at its Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company previously announced the return of its staff to the project on May 21, 2020.
O3 Mining increases drill program by 100,000 metres
(Kitco News) - O3 Mining (TSX.V:OIII) is expanding its drill program in Val D’Or, Quebec, by 200%, which include the Malartic, Alpha and East Cadillac properties.
Latin America exploration company drops name 'Columbus Gold'
(Kitco News) - The South American exploration company focused on the Guinea Shield announced the name change Thursday. It will trade under the symbol OREA:TSX.
Indonesia nickel ore export ban to remain -mining ministry director
JAKARTA, June 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia will keep in place a ban on the export of nickel ore even as it relaxes exports of some other minerals under revisions to its mining law, the director of minerals at the country’s energy and minerals ministry said on ...










