Apple, Tesla, Intel likely using conflict minerals due to faulty scheme

Apple, Tesla, Intel could be using conflict minerals due to faulty scheme

Global Witness says it is not the companies but the ITSCI certification scheme they rely on to vet their suppliers where the problem lies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2022 | 1:00 am

Newmont boosts investment in Yanacocha gold mine in Peru

Miner has increased its planned investments for sulfides project from $2.25bn to $2.5bn, with a firm decision to be made by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2022 | 5:33 am

Golden Rim teams up with Teck Resources in Chile copper project

Teck Resources strikes deal to earn into Chile copper project

Golden Rim's Loreto copper project is 120 km north of Teck’s Quebrada Blanca, and it is surrounded by operations run by BHP and Codelco.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2022 | 3:39 am

Rosatom, Nornickel to develop lithium project in Russia

The two Russian companies plan to develop the Kolmozerskoye lithium deposit in the country’s northwestern Murmansk region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2022 | 6:46 am

Ghana president sacks junior finance minister over alleged impropriety

Kinross sells Chirano gold mine in Ghana to Asante in $225m deal

Kinross has agreed to sell its 90% interest in the Chirano mine to Asante Gold in a deal worth $225 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2022 | 3:51 am

Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal

The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 8:41 am

Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator

The free tool, to be available in the second half of the year, aims to help miners favour suppliers with the lowest footprint and emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 3:53 am

Mexico passes mining reform nationalizing lithium

Mexico nationalizes lithium mining

The law, which came into force on Thursday, elevates lithium to the category of “strategic mineral” that belongs to the state.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2022 | 10:01 am

Los Pelambres expansion to cost Antofagasta $500m more than planned

Los Pelambres expansion to cost Antofagasta $900m more than planned

The ongoing project at Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile will cost $2.2bn, up from last year's estimate of $1.7bn and a 70% jump from the original $1.3bn figure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2022 | 6:00 am

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