Mining

Anglo American reports it production results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2017.

Production at the mine has been achieved ahead of schedule.

The launch of the Exploration Assessment Digital Data Formats (EADDF) guidelines by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) are expected to improve discovery rates of mineral exploration in Canada.

Rio Tinto continues its long-term digital partnership with Canadian firm CGI in order to boost its performance in aluminium operations

Altura Mining reports that its Altura Lithium Project in Pilgangoora, is running to schedule, with 90% of plant and equipment already on site.

BHP’s iron ore production for the September 2017 quarter decreased by 3%, as copper production increased by 14% for the quarter.

The company has submitted a mine construction licence to SEMAS environmental agency.

MMG has seen a successful quarter, with its record quartery output of copper, and the near completion of the Dugald River zinc project.

Shell Lubricants research has shown that effective lubrication can help mining companies lower costs and boost profits.

The company has achieved increased production results at its El Vale and Don Mario mines.

Greenland Gold is looking to expand its strategic landholding after recent exploration results identify multiple gold targets at Ernest Giles East.

Mining giant Rio Tinto’s Pilabara operations produced 85 million t in 3Q17, increasing by 6% compared to the previous quarter.

Blind Creek has been authorised to conduct exploration, underground mining and on-site milling activities at the historic Engineer gold mine property.

MX Gold Corp.  will acquire all of the shares of Symple Internet Financial Ltd., a cryptocurrency/blockchain mining company.

The company will bring the disposal of its Guinea assets to a close by the end of October.