Lupaka Gold launches $100m arbitration against Peru
The Canadian miner says the social conflict that has halted operations at its Invicta mine since 2018 made it lose its entire investment.
Valentina Ruiz Leotaud
Valentina is a Venezuela-born multimedia and multi-platform journalist. She has +10 years of work experience covering local and international news for different media outlets and platforms. She has worked for the University of British Columbia, MINING.com, Observer Media Group, Next One Productions, Ven Al Cine [Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures social media property in Venezuela], Union Radio, among others. She holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of British Columbia and was a fellow of the International Reporting Program. She is based in Vancouver.
Posts by Valentina Ruiz Leotaud:
The causes behind pyrite oxidation – and acid mine drainage
Researchers at Penn State University say that if fracturing and erosion at the surface, and thus oxidation, occur slowly, acid mine drainage can be avoided.
Australian miners urged to beware of modern slavery risks
The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas.
Clean energy, EVs and the two sides of the US election
An analysis by Wood Mackenzie lays out what the future of clean energy and EVs may look like after the November 3 US election.
Graphene-infused copper wire may be key for more efficient EVs
General Motors and researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are behind this finding.
Lundin Gold to pay $2.5m to replace collapsed bridge near Fruta del Norte
A bridge failed on Saturday, forcing the company to suspend the transport of materials from and to its flagship operation.
Mexico to launch new police force to protect mining operations
The decision follows recent robberies that took place in the Sonora state.
Countries being more transparent over resources reduce carbon emissions – study
Countries that are part of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative have seen their carbon emissions reduced considerably compared to the rest of the world.
Nunavut diamond-gold deposit mirrors SA’s Witwatersrand Goldfields
Researchers discovered diamonds in an outcrop atop an unrealized gold deposit in Canada’s Nunavut territory.
Canadian miner develops environmentally friendly way to produce potash
Gensource Potash’s modules don’t generate tailings or require surface brine ponds.
Peru rescinds Canadian company’s exploration rights
Tesoro Minerals’ rights near the Peruvian border with Ecuador have been rescinded via Supreme Decree 001-2021-EM.