September 28, 2021

Peru minister says $1.4bn Tia Maria mine a “no go”

Economy and finance minister Pedro Francke said Southern Copper should stop pushing a “socially and politically unfeasible" project.

September 28, 2021

Anglo American resumes field work in Ecuador

Company is now re-engaging with local communities in the Pegasus gold-copper project to start test drilling in the second half of 2022.

September 28, 2021

Agnico Eagle, Kirkland Lake create new gold giant in $10bn merger

The combined company will have a market capitalization of about $24 billion and 48 million ounces of gold reserves.

September 27, 2021

Peru road blockades force MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine

Locals have long complained about the lack of local benefits from the massive operation and periodically block roads in protest.

September 24, 2021

Investors in British Columbia back Faro mine restart in Yukon Territory

At its peak, the Faro lead-zinc mine accounted for 35% of Yukon’s GDP.

September 24, 2021

Glencore mulling offers for CSA copper mine in Australia

Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.

September 24, 2021

Mick Davis walks away from Guinea investment vehicle he founded

Lingering difficulties to secure a route to market for Zogota’s iron ore prompted the mining veteran's decision.

September 24, 2021

Silver-enhanced disinfectant has long-lasting effects against covid-19

Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Kismet Technologies created a powerful disinfectant using cerium oxide and silver.

September 23, 2021

Gemfields swings to profit after reopening mines

It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.

September 23, 2021

Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn

Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.