January 26, 2023

How wildcat mining is behind the Yanomami crisis in Brazil

The Brazilian government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people.

January 24, 2023

Flexible copper sensor can detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

January 23, 2023

Violent demonstrations roil Peru’s southern copper and tourism heartland

The nation’s transport regulator reported dozens of highway blockades as of Monday morning, many of them near the southern border with Bolivia.

January 22, 2023

The risks of plundering the periodic table

Humans have been squeezing the periodic table for over a century. Scientists warn about the risks of doing so.

January 21, 2023

Glencore halts operations in Peru due to violent protests

Following an attack on Friday, Glencore announced that it has halted operations at its Antapaccay copper mine in southern Peru.

January 20, 2023

B2Gold meets production guidance for seventh year running

B2Gold produced 1.03 million oz. gold last year, with 367,870 oz. coming from the fourth quarter.

January 18, 2023

Ero Copper reports record copper and gold production

Last year, Caraiba churned out 46,371 tonnes of copper concentrate, exceeding Ero Copper’s guidance of 43,000 to 46,000 tonnes.

January 18, 2023

GoviEx sells Falea uranium project in Mali

GoviEx will receive C$2 million worth of African Energy Metals and a 3% net smelter return royalty.

January 18, 2023

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

January 16, 2023

Pan American Silver offers to acquire Yamana Gold shares for $1 billion

Yamana Gold shareholders will vote on the offer at a special meeting January 31.