August 13, 2023 Peru launches ‘mega-operations’ to destroy illegal mining camps in biodiversity hotspot Peruvian authorities were able to locate and destroy illegal mining camps in the Madre de Dios region.
August 13, 2023 Mussel-inspired technology efficiently recovers neodymium from wastewater Researchers at Penn State University developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating that has demonstrated "remarkable, even surprising" ability to recover rare earth elements.
August 13, 2023 Peruvian Ministry of Mines presents new permitting mechanisms to mining companies’ reps Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines presented new mechanisms aimed at reducing the time it takes to get permits and authorizations.
August 11, 2023 New Gold resumes mining at New Afton as tailings deemed safe Inspection certified that the New Afton gold-copper operation in B.C. inspection certifying the structural integrity of its tailings.
August 11, 2023 Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.
August 11, 2023 Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.
August 10, 2023 New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.
August 10, 2023 Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .
August 9, 2023 Gerdau reveals details of its $653 million investment plan in Brazil SRK has certified the presence of 476 million metric tons of proven and probable iron ore reserves in the Miguel Burnier mine.
August 9, 2023 Perpetua reaches final settlement to resolve Clean Water Act lawsuit The agreement provides for total payments of $5 million by Perpetua over a four-year period.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
